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PN51 HRC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,150 mi
Last recorded76,150 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 HRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,150 miles

Clutch pedal non slip material missing

Offside rear tyre valve perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 76,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal non slip material missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre valve perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,702 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle components quite rusty on surface

Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,702 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle components quite rusty on surface

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,750 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,284 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,610 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,369 miles

front number plate damaged advise replacement

nearside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

slight fluffing on rear seat belts

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,006 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,603 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,251 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 HRC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HRC, 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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What year was PN51 HRC registered?

PN51 HRC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is PN51 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 HRC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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