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Y119 PJA

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,315 mi
Last recorded76,315 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY119 PJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,886 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre walls deteriated/cracking

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre walls deteriated/cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,487 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,906 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 70,886 miles

bar by raer axle rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,241 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 63,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,837 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 53,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 53,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 45,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Fail 15 May 2009 39,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2009 39,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 32,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,363 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 19,903 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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Y119 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y119 PJA, 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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Y119 PJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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