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PN51 XWK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 145,000 miles

Both front outer antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 140,116 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 140,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,966 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 98,343 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 80,034 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,080 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 58,443 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 58,436 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,227 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged due to kerbing -cords not showing

offside front tyre has small cut in outer side wall -cords not exposed

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,227 miles

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum

near side and offside front tyres worn inner edges

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged due to kerbing -cords not showing

offside front tyre has small cut in outer side wall -cords not exposed

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,829 miles

offside & nearside rea tyres perished

rear axle brace very corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 34,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 29,220 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 XWK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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