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DS51 XAZ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,679 mi
Last recorded146,679 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 XAZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 146,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 146,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 143,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear noisey

Pass 5 May 2020 139,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 137,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 137,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 134,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 128,659 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 128,659 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,947 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 124,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 117,687 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 28 May 2015 117,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 108,156 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,156 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,299 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 97,299 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2011 82,729 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,648 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,244 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 64,244 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,255 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 43,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS51 XAZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS51 XAZ, 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 DS51 XAZ registered?

DS51 XAZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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