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RJ51 PNV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,232 mi
Last recorded174,232 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 PNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 174,232 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

o/s engine mounting worn

Fail 9 Dec 2016 174,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads worn

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 168,268 miles

O/s/r tyre worn

Pass 10 Dec 2014 162,701 miles

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 10 Dec 2014 162,699 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Power steering belt split

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2013 157,718 miles

imbalance on front brakes

o/s upper engine mounting worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 157,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2012 150,911 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 150,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 137,547 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 17 Nov 2010 126,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 105,779 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 105,724 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 94,881 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 85,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 73,727 miles

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

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 PNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PNV, 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 PNV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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