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PN51 AEY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,908 mi
Last recorded63,908 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 AEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,908 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 55,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 51,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,237 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 46,235 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment insecure (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,221 miles

Rear h-brake support rail corroded!

Fail 4 Aug 2017 46,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15h (4.1.E.1)

Rear h-brake support rail corroded!

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,741 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,374 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,950 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,543 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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PN51 AEY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN51 AEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN51 AEY registered?

PN51 AEY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is PN51 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 AEY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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