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DG51 XAS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,298 mi
Last recorded126,298 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XAS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 126,298 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 126,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 118,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 118,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 105,143 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,143 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,775 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wing mirror taped up

slight cracking in the tread on the n/s rear tyre

vehicle low on coolant

Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wing mirror taped up

slight cracking in the tread on the n/s rear tyre

vehicle low on coolant

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,804 miles

n/s reg plate light bulb lense cover missing

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriated

o/s front door miorror repaired with tape

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,804 miles

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

n/s reg plate light bulb lense cover missing

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriated

o/s front door miorror repaired with tape

Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,647 miles

rear wiper split

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

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

o/s number plate light lense missing

offside door mirror damaged and taped up

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,647 miles

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

o/s number plate light lense missing

offside door mirror damaged and taped up

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,975 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)

gearbox stabiliser bushs deteriorated

offside door mirror damaged and repaired

offside number plate light lense missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,439 miles

offside front brake disc worn and corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,645 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,296 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 52,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,981 miles

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

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

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 XAS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAS, 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 DG51 XAS registered?

DG51 XAS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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