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DE51 EHP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,467 mi
Last recorded123,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 EHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 123,467 miles

rear seats not fitted.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 115,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 115,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,790 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 108,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,486 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 103,486 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,547 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,170 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,431 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 66,453 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,336 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

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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DE51 EHP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE51 EHP, 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 DE51 EHP registered?

DE51 EHP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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