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CN51 DRE

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 DRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,035 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 77,998 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in thread pattern.

Oil leak

Rear box section is badly corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear axle brace badly corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 70,450 miles

Rear axle bracing bar badly corroded

Rear engine stabiliser bar worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 70,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear axle bracing bar badly corroded

Rear engine stabiliser bar worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake imbalance 38%

rear stabiliser bar badly corroding

underside of vehicle slightly corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2012 66,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake imbalance 38%

rear stabiliser bar badly corroding

underside of vehicle slightly corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,433 miles

power steering pipe damp

rear lateral bar crossing under floorpan corroded/holed

slight gear oil leak (possible drive shaft seal)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

power steering pipe damp

rear lateral bar crossing under floorpan corroded/holed

slight gear oil leak (possible drive shaft seal)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 56,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,490 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 54,490 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,760 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 50,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen has large crack out side swept area

Fail 6 Nov 2007 47,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,237 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,035 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 41,028 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 DRE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DRE, 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 DRE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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