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PN51 ZBY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 ZBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 60,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R TYRE WORN, LIGHT CRACKING AT TREADS. DUE OT THE EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE O/S TRACK ROD END, OTHER FAULTS MAY SHOW UP AFTER REPAIRS

Fail 11 May 2012 60,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R TYRE WORN, LIGHT CRACKING AT TREADS. DUE OT THE EXCESSIVE PLAY AT THE O/S TRACK ROD END, OTHER FAULTS MAY SHOW UP AFTER REPAIRS

Pass 29 Aug 2011 56,700 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN. O/S/R TYRE CRACKING. O/S/R WHEEL BEARING, SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,803 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED/LIPPED,PITTED. ENGINE HAS SLIGHLT MISFIRE.

Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,800 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED/LIPPED,PITTED. ENGINE HAS SLIGHLT MISFIRE.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,107 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC LIPPED

Fail 26 Aug 2009 47,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

O/S/F BRAKE DISC LIPPED

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,687 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED/PITTED. N/S/F TYRE WORN

Fail 27 Aug 2008 41,687 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 35,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006

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 ZBY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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