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DK51 FOF

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,243 mi
Last recorded72,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,243 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 72,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Badly On Edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,446 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,446 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs rusted

o/s/f tyre marked by road spring

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,386 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 66,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,394 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,010 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 40,010 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,882 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,759 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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DK51 FOF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DK51 FOF, 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 DK51 FOF registered?

DK51 FOF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DK51 FOF safe to buy?

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