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CN51 DFZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,736 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil

Fail 26 Aug 2011 102,131 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Gear box mounts worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 102,131 miles

Gear box mounts worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust gas emissions too high

Pass 29 May 2008 74,867 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 74,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 66,196 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

both front and near side rear tyre side walls damaged and split but not showing cords

near side mirror cover missing

off side front mirror glass brocken but still servicable

Fail 23 Mar 2007 58,077 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 44,198 miles

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

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 DFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DFZ, 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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CN51 DFZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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