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DK51 FON

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,521 mi
Last recorded137,521 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 FON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 137,521 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 137,521 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 109,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,178 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 4 Nov 2013 90,178 miles

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

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

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,001 miles

Both front brake discs slight wear.

Fail 15 Sep 2010 70,001 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slight wear.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,340 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 57,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 39,479 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,270 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 24,532 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 FON is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK51 FON, 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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DK51 FON is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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