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DN51 YTD

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YTD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,141 miles

lateral bar crossing rear floor showing corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear view mirror missing

Fail 7 Jan 2011 83,139 miles

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

lateral bar crossing rear floor showing corrosion

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear view mirror missing

Fail 11 Jan 2010 75,143 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,143 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,992 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 66,989 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight movement in rack on n/s + o/s

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,488 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 YTD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DN51 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

DN51 YTD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is DN51 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 YTD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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