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PN51 XKO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 110,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,792 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 106,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated hub (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated hub worn (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,420 miles

Rear Lower gearbox mount slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2019 103,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower gearbox mount slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,174 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,828 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,828 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,891 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear metal (cross) support bracket corroded away

Fail 23 Jul 2015 75,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear metal (cross) support bracket corroded away

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,087 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,212 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,264 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 8 Aug 2011 60,606 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge

nearside front coil spring corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2011 60,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres worn to 3mm on inner edge

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,371 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,400 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 XKO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

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

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