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DE51 YUV

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,958 mi
Last recorded50,958 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 YUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2020 50,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,732 miles

eml on

Fail 12 Jan 2019 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

eml on

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 3 Jan 2018 44,049 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

eml light is on

Fail 3 Jan 2018 44,049 miles

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

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

both rear indicators starting to show white light

eml light is on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,273 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

eml light is on

front wipers smeary

slight interaction on both rear lights

Fail 4 Jan 2017 42,273 miles

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

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

both rear indicators starting to show white light

eml light is on

front wipers smeary

slight bind on the nearside front wheel

slight interaction on both rear lights

Pass 9 Jan 2016 38,747 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

eml light is on

Fail 9 Jan 2016 38,747 miles

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

both rear indicators starting to show white light

eml light is on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,087 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,603 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,258 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 34,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,039 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 28,422 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,637 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,658 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 22,658 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 YUV is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

DE51 YUV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is DE51 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 YUV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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