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PN51 GSU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,382 mi
Last recorded62,382 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 GSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,382 miles

Front abs pick up rings corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front drive shaft constant velocity joints slightly noisey

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front abs pick up rings corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front drive shaft constant velocity joints slightly noisey

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,766 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front abs pick up rings corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front driveshaft joints slightly noisey

rear lateral bar corroded but ok

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,486 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear lateral bar corroded

slight bulge in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,700 miles

Constant velocity joint noise heard whilst manouevring.

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

O/S service brake effort slightly low.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear suspension lateral bracing bar heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,700 miles

Constant velocity joint noise heard whilst manouevring.

O/S service brake effort slightly low.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension lateral bracing bar heavily corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S rear service and park brake effort slightly low.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear suspension lateral brace beam heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S rear service and park brake effort slightly low.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear suspension lateral brace beam heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,130 miles

Brace - forward of rear suspension beam corroded

Securing band on both front outer c/v joint gaiters have been replaced with worm drive clips - secure & satisfactory

Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,130 miles

Brace - forward of rear suspension beam corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Securing band on both front outer c/v joint gaiters have been replaced with worm drive clips - secure & satisfactory

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,540 miles

Corrosion of rear subframe lateral reinforcing box section not excessive.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,557 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 40,557 miles

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

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

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 GSU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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