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DV51 EFB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 EFB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,559 miles

both wipers poor cond

front discs heavy corr and badly worn

front pads very low

minor wear in nsf anti roll bar end bush

Fail 22 Sep 2014 101,134 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers poor cond

front discs heavy corr and badly worn

front pads very low

minor wear in nsf anti roll bar end bush

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,035 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,006 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,751 miles

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

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

O/S. front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,453 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,715 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 32,322 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 EFB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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