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RA51 PVJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,099 mi
Last recorded153,099 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 PVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 153,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 147,807 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 147,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 144,351 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 144,351 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 138,606 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f lower fuel hose pipe insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 133,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2009 133,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 119,811 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 119,811 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 107,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 95,591 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight roughness in nearside rear hub

Pass 10 Sep 2005 70,442 miles

front discs lipped

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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RA51 PVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA51 PVJ, 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 RA51 PVJ registered?

RA51 PVJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is RA51 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 PVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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