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PN51 TEJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,097 mi
Last recorded144,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 TEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 144,097 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 135,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tailgate lock is missing but can secure

Fail 3 Nov 2014 135,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tailgate lock is missing but can secure

Pass 21 Nov 2013 127,653 miles

Advise o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 127,653 miles

Advise o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,041 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 125,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 116,761 miles

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

engine stabiliser mounting worn

rear vibration damper bar corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 116,761 miles

engine stabiliser mounting worn

rear vibration damper bar corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,662 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

rear latteral damper corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight noisey to nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Nov 2009 100,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

very slight noisey to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 91,550 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 91,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 81,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 71,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 TEJ, 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 TEJ registered?

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

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