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RE51 PWJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,563 mi
Last recorded106,563 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 PWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,563 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 96,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,005 miles

child seat o/s/r

rear suspension brace corroded

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,776 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat o/s/r

rear suspension brace corroded

steel wheel fitted o/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2012 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,656 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle support cross member corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 77,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

185/60/15/84h

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,689 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,598 miles

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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RE51 PWJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE51 PWJ, 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 RE51 PWJ registered?

RE51 PWJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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