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DG51 MZP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,013 mi
Last recorded106,013 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 MZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,013 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 106,013 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 97,450 miles

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2010 89,051 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,051 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake discs corroded on the inner face

auxillary drive belt deteriorated

both wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

coolant level below minimum marked level

latteral bar to the rear excessively corroded

rear tyres appear to be de-flated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,357 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 86,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,461 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 81,461 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 76,826 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,858 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 72,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 67,148 miles

Offside 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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DG51 MZP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG51 MZP, 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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DG51 MZP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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