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RJ51 PKY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,414 mi
Last recorded118,414 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PKY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 118,414 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,414 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,394 miles

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

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,460 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 98,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 98,691 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front and rear reg plates start to delaminate = oil leak n/s/f inner c.v gaitor = some roughness o/s/r wheel bearing = slight play o/s/f outer track rod end = O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE APRX 2MM = N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,446 miles

front and rear reg plates start to delaminate = oil leak n/s/f inner c.v gaitor = some roughness o/s/r wheel bearing = slight play o/s/f outer track rod end = O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE APRX 2MM = N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM

Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,970 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,552 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,358 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,136 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 45,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 39,509 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 39,507 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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RJ51 PKY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ51 PKY, 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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RJ51 PKY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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