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PN51 AKV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,348 mi
Last recorded62,348 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 AKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 62,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light is not working

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2014 62,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light is not working

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dents around vehicle

rear lateral bar corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2013 58,251 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dents around vehicle

engine noisy

rear lateral bar corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine niosy

fuel flap faulty

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear boot damaged

rear lateral bar corroded

steering rack slightly damp

unable to open nearside rear door from inside of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine niosy

fuel flap faulty

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

rear boot damaged

rear lateral bar corroded

steering rack slightly damp

unable to open nearside rear door from inside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap flap faulty

light misting of oil around base of steering rack

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front wheel hub cap missing

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

noise from front of engine

rear axle lateral bar corroded

slight side-play in parking brake lever

tail gate damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap flap faulty

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

noise from engine

rear axle lateral bar corroded

tail gate damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

noise from front of engine

rear axle brace bar corroded

tail gate damged

Fail 7 Oct 2009 39,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

noise from front of engine

rear axle brace bar corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded on edges

tail gate damged

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,168 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from timing belt area of engine

offside rear tyre in poor condition (outer wall cracked)

poor starter

rear axle brace bar corroded

tail gate damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2008 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from timing belt area of engine

offside rear tyre in poor condition (outer wall cracked)

poor starter

rear axle brace bar corroded

tail gate damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,715 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 24,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 AKV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKV, 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.

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PN51 AKV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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