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DS51 YCJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,434 mi
Last recorded133,434 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 YCJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 133,434 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,022 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,963 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,959 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,275 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 110,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,928 miles

High level brake light not working

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,706 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 102,706 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,106 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,106 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,110 miles

rear bolt on tiebar corroderd.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,032 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,032 miles

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.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,787 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear body cross member corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,492 miles

rear support bar corroded near fuel tank

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,755 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,949 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 44,949 miles

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?

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 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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