MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steel Wheels fitted and Trims
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad on 3mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad on 3mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
exhaust clamp in poor condition
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinhole (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
exhaust clamp in poor condition
High level brake light not working
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
High level brake light not working
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
High level brake light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
High level brake light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear bolt on tiebar corroderd.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs slightly scored.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs slightly scored.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear body cross member corroded
rear support bar corroded near fuel tank
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS51 YCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YCJ, 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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DS51 YCJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.
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