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SP51 PMO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

14,473 mi
Last recorded14,473 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 14,473 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded all (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 14,241 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement in gear stick when moving (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective dog bone mount ()

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 13,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 13,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 13,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 12,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 12,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 12,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 12,539 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 12,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 12,219 miles

Offside Rear door card removed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 11,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 11,385 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe at securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 11,382 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe at securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 10,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 10,646 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 10,646 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 9,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 8,631 miles

front brake disks are worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 8,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disks are worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 7,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,005 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 7,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,088 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 6,088 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,482 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear wiper torn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,428 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 PMO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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