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PN51 RZV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,450 mi
Last recorded65,450 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,786 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 51,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside 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 11 Aug 2012 47,641 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 47,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,615 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,629 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 38,620 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle cross beam slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,609 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 RZV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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