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DU51 YMA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

199,181 mi
Last recorded199,181 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 199,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp in operative

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 199,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture 2x full length at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp in operative

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 191,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 191,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 178,436 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 178,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 164,880 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 164,878 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 147,730 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 147,726 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 133,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 121,936 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 121,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 112,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 102,259 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 102,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 93,809 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 85,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 85,988 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,643 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 66,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,274 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,917 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 35,369 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 YMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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