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SP51 PNF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,605 mi
Last recorded69,605 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 PNF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,401 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 65,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,247 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2020 63,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,851 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/s And N/s Front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 53,601 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear Center Torque Link (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/s And N/s Front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,569 miles

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump / pipe (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edge and cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 42,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,772 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 38,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to section section clamp (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on c/v joint (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades torn

offside rear inner sidelight not working

wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,243 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front and offside rear tyres badly perished and splitting

Fail 26 Sep 2013 28,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

both front and offside rear tyres badly perished and splitting

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,525 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 8,184 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smear screen

Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,076 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2006 7,840 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 PNF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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