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DU51 YKV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,097 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,442 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 44,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,906 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,957 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 32,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,872 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,793 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 19,043 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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DU51 YKV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU51 YKV, 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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DU51 YKV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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