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DE51 UWK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,771 mi
Last recorded174,771 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 174,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 165,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 165,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 156,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 148,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 136,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,663 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,092 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 114,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,348 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 90,348 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,914 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,914 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear transverse support bar badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,175 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,579 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,384 miles

Front 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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DE51 UWK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWK, 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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DE51 UWK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is DE51 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 UWK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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