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CN51 DFT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,700 miles

rear bar rusty & corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,699 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bar rusty & corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 77,956 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp rusty

n/s washer not working

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,235 miles

fuel flap broken

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,007 miles

passenger mirror cover missing

petrol flap missing

rear beam by rear axle corroded and holed

Fail 3 Sep 2014 73,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger mirror cover missing

petrol flap missing

rear beam by rear axle corroded and holed

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,017 miles

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

steel bar in front of axle is corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 70,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

steel bar in front of axle is corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,855 miles

bar across rear is badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 66,855 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bar across rear is badly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,223 miles

steel beam at rear of car is badly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,223 miles

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

steel beam at rear of car is badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,755 miles

rear axle brace rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,541 miles

rear axle tie bar rusted

Fail 21 Aug 2008 50,541 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle tie bar rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,080 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

rear cross brace holed

Fail 5 Sep 2007 45,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear cross brace holed and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,302 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 38,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 31,827 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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CN51 DFT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CN51 DFT, 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 CN51 DFT registered?

CN51 DFT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CN51 DFT safe to buy?

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