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PX51 YOG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,414 mi
Last recorded144,414 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 YOG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 144,414 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 144,414 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 137,022 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 128,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 128,169 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 118,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 108,621 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 108,619 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 100,953 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 100,953 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 92,501 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 92,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 82,808 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 82,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 72,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,257 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2007 52,583 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006
Fail 21 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 35,784 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 35,784 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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PX51 YOG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PX51 YOG, 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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PX51 YOG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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