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DN51 YMT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YMT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,009 miles

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jan 2014 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

both front tyres becoming perished

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jan 2013 61,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,526 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 54,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs badly corroded

front brake pads appear low diff to see

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,747 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 29,069 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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DN51 YMT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN51 YMT, 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 DN51 YMT registered?

DN51 YMT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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