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PN51 JXC

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,511 mi
Last recorded125,511 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 JXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 125,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,603 miles

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

rear support brace corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,759 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 90,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,088 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,361 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,147 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 83,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,795 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,880 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,109 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,177 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,031 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 61,947 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,791 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 60,722 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 JXC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for PN51 JXC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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