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PN51 VSF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,245 mi
Last recorded98,245 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,678 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 87,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,285 miles

rear anti-vibration lateral bar heavily corroded and holed(not structural)

slight smoke from exhaust(emissions ok)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 76,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear anti-vibration lateral bar heavily corroded and holed(not structural)

slight smoke from exhaust(emissions ok)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,704 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn on inner surface.

high level brake light inop.

offside rear inner side light inop.

rear suspension cross member corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn on inner surface.

high level brake light inop.

offside rear inner side light inop.

rear suspension cross member corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,520 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,289 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 51,889 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre cut on inner side wall

o/s rear door will not open from outside

Pass 23 Aug 2008 51,889 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

near side rear tyre cut on inner side wall

o/s rear door will not open from outside

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,050 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,605 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 VSF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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