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DV51 EEX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,176 mi
Last recorded102,176 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 EEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 102,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2012 96,720 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2011 91,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,304 miles

both front brake discs are pitted

both rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 9 Aug 2010 86,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs are pitted

both rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,004 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 72,265 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,265 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,826 miles

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE.

SPARE WHEEL DEFECTIVE.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,311 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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DV51 EEX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV51 EEX, 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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DV51 EEX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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