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SP51 PJV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,451 mi
Last recorded145,451 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 PJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 145,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear outer sill weak

Rear stabilizer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 137,787 miles

stabilizer arm on axle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 130,383 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

stabilizer arm on axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 124,604 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2011 119,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 109,893 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 109,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,255 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 93,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 80,111 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,329 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 PJV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SP51 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

SP51 PJV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SP51 PJV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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