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DE51 ZPM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,180 mi
Last recorded96,180 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ZPM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,180 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 96,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,169 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,794 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 92,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 92,947 miles

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

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,830 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 70,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r door can't be opend from outside

rear axel link/suport rod corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r door can't be opend from outside

rear axel link/suport rod corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,116 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 14,071 miles

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 ZPM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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