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PN51 VRT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,617 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 58,558 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,130 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,512 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,490 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 VRT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

PN51 VRT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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The MOT history for PN51 VRT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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