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DN51 YYZ

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,380 mi
Last recorded105,380 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 YYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,233 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

rear axle lateral bar corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres badly cracked on sidewalls(STRONGLY ADVISE)

lateral bar under floorpan corroded and holed

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight play in both front seats

underside components slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,310 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres badly cracked on sidewalls(STRONGLY ADVISE)

lateral bar under floorpan corroded and holed

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight play in both front seats

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 97,537 miles

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2013 97,532 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSR Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,699 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,165 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 94,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,168 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 92,167 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,430 miles

windscreen has slight score marks.

Fail 3 Aug 2007 91,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen has slight score marks.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 89,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 73,790 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 73,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 YYZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ registered?

DN51 YYZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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