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PN51 SNK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,318 mi
Last recorded162,318 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 162,318 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 162,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 158,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 148,944 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 148,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 134,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 123,280 miles

The front brake disc`s and disc pads are worn and will need changing in the near future.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 111,771 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 97,728 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,618 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 82,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 SNK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK registered?

PN51 SNK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is PN51 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 SNK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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