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RE51 PWL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

171,352 mi
Last recorded171,352 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 PWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 171,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

axle bar corrosion + holed

fuel flap missing

o/s h/brake not locking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 171,352 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

axle bar corrosion + holed

fuel flap missing

o/s h/brake not locking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 164,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wear

o/s/r h/brake not locking

rear axle balance bar e.c.

screen damage limit

tailgate open with screwdriver

Fail 4 Jul 2013 164,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wear

o/s/r h/brake not locking

rear axle balance bar e.c.

screen damage limit

tailgate open with screwdriver

Pass 28 Jun 2012 156,100 miles

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

damage boot + open with screwdriver + battery loose

discs pitted

rear axle support e/corrosion

screen damage limit

slight noise n/s/r w/bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 156,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage boot + open with screwdriver + battery loose

discs pitted

rear axle support e/corrosion

screen damage limit

slight noise n/s/r w/bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 149,400 miles

NOISE N/S/F TOP MOUNT SADDLE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion rear axle

scxreen damage LIMIT

Fail 5 Jul 2011 149,400 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NOISE N/S/F TOP MOUNT SADDLE

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion rear axle

scxreen damage LIMIT

Pass 2 Jul 2010 142,319 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal rubber worn + travel

corrosion axle bar

f/ no plate damage

o/s/f plastic loose rub driveshaft

tailgate damage lock missing

washers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2009 131,692 miles

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

f/ no plate damage

o/s washer poor

o/s/f damage undertray + n /s/f inner arch = damage tailgate + bumper

Fail 3 Jul 2009 131,692 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

f/ no plate damage

o/s washer poor

o/s/f damage undertray + n /s/f inner arch = damage tailgate + bumper

Pass 9 Jul 2008 118,843 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

axle bushes cracking

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

one washer o/s

Fail 8 Jul 2008 118,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

axle bushes cracking

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

one washer o/s

Pass 22 Jun 2007 105,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 105,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

h/lamps blue tint

Pass 25 May 2006 93,028 miles

Slight ply in both front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 24 May 2006 93,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in both front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

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 PWL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RE51 PWL, 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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RE51 PWL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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