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DV51 ETU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,428 mi
Last recorded75,428 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 75,428 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 75,425 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside lagging (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,172 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 70,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,631 miles

Some Surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 20 Aug 2020 65,616 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Some Surface corrosion to suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,605 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,563 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,307 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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,293 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,886 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,381 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)

font spliter jaged ege

Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,462 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 51,367 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,129 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 ETU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ETU, 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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What year was DV51 ETU registered?

DV51 ETU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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