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PN51 VCP

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,093 mi
Last recorded118,093 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VCP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,093 miles

Bonnet catch would not lock but has been repaired

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 108,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s front brake binding slghtly

Pass 16 Jun 2011 108,552 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s front brake binding slghtly

Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 97,900 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Dampness on power steering rack

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 90,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,517 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,288 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 VCP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

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

Is PN51 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 VCP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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