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PY51 ENT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 ENT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,203 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is showing signs of age

Fail 3 Dec 2012 80,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is showing signs of age

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust is corroding slighly

o/s/f tyre is starting to crack on outter-wall

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack on outter-wall

Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,359 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres cracking inside tread

both rear driveshaft boot clips corroded and have become loose would advise rectification before water ingress into driveshaft

rear propshaft damper bonding seperating

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise engine mounting has snapped bolt at o/s/f

rubber damper on propshaft dear rear diff coming loose

Fail 2 Dec 2008 72,352 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise engine mounting has snapped bolt at o/s/f

rubber damper on propshaft dear rear diff coming loose

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,437 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,431 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,336 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,488 miles

Nearside 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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PY51 ENT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY51 ENT, 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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PY51 ENT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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