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CN51 DLU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 100,382 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 May 2013 131,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 18 Jun 2012 121,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 121,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 111,131 miles

175/65/14 X4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/11/11

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

WARNING LIGHT "SERV " ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Fail 20 Jun 2011 111,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

175/65/14 X4

REAR W/BLADE TORN

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/11/11

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

WARNING LIGHT "SERV " ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Pass 24 May 2010 102,814 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 102,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

175/65/14 X4

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

T/BELT & SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 May 2009 98,536 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 98,536 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

175/65/14 x4

FRONT DISCS & PADS--MONITOR AND RE-EXAMINE IN 3 MONTHS!!

NSR TYRE

PBT-PODOT

Pass 28 May 2008 86,191 miles

PBT--PODOT

175/65/14 X4

F/DISCS WORN-PODOT

T/BELT NEEDS CHANGING ACCORDING TO MILEAGE

Fail 27 May 2008 86,191 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

175/65/14 X4

F/DISCS WORN-PODOT

PBT--PODOT

T/BELT NEEDS CHANGING ACCORDING TO MILEAGE

Pass 29 May 2007 78,610 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,527 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 78,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,962 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 DLU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DLU, 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 DLU registered?

CN51 DLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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