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DE51 UWL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,051 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack up on outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,678 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,413 miles

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

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2014 62,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,682 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,846 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 44,846 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,931 miles

o/s n/s front wiper ends split advise

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 UWL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

DE51 UWL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is DE51 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 UWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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