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SP51 PJU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,839 mi
Last recorded141,839 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 PJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2011 141,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,839 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 138,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 136,103 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 136,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 132,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 132,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 119,138 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 119,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,954 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 90,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2006 77,081 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear suspension strut excessively corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2005 62,817 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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SP51 PJU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SP51 PJU, 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 SP51 PJU registered?

SP51 PJU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SP51 PJU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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