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CN51 DPC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,650 mi
Last recorded59,650 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,650 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs rusty

high level stop lamp not working

noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,650 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs rusty

high level stop lamp not working

noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,386 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

high level stop lamp not working

noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Aug 2016 59,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

high level stop lamp not working

noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

high level stop lamp not working

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,693 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

high level stop lamp not working

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp not working

noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,642 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear underside lateral bar rusted away

Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,642 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear underside lateral bar rusted away

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,673 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,828 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

non structural rear lateral bar very rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,826 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

non structural rear lateral bar very rusty

o/s front disc in very poor condition on inner surface

Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,356 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs rusty

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear cross beam rusted through

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,356 miles

both front brake discs rusty

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear cross beam rusted through

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,799 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,919 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 DPC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue 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 DPC, 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 DPC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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