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PN51 HPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,318 mi
Last recorded97,318 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,318 miles

exhaust poor in condition

nearside mirror missing

offside wiper poor - advise replacement

Fail 29 Oct 2012 97,318 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 4 May 2011 90,928 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2011 90,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise exhaust rear box in poor condition!

Fail 29 Apr 2010 86,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror missing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror missing

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,658 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,658 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 75,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 71,191 miles

advise rear bolt on suspension brace severely corroded!

Fail 18 Nov 2006 71,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre perished & has a nail in it!

advise rear bolt on suspension component severly corroded!

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 HPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 HPJ, 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 HPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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