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RJ51 PNE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,293 mi
Last recorded109,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 84,414 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 78,716 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

os ns front discs worn and corroded

os ns rear discs worn and corroded

os rear tyre nailed

slight bind on rear brakes

smoke at tail pipe when first started

Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,881 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

os ns front discs worn and corroded

os ns rear discs worn and corroded

os rear tyre nailed

slight bind on rear brakes

smoke at tail pipe when first started

Pass 13 Jul 2007 64,045 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 64,040 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 48,928 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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RJ51 PNE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ51 PNE, 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 RJ51 PNE registered?

RJ51 PNE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is RJ51 PNE safe to buy?

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