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DV51 EVG

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,522 mi
Last recorded114,522 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 EVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,522 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 114,522 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,555 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,000 miles

front wiper rubbers split, however do just clear the screen.

o.s.r light unit has crack but is not expposing white light.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 104,000 miles

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

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

front wiper rubbers split, however do just clear the screen.

o.s.r light unit has crack but is not expposing white light.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 10,026 miles

Unable to open boot

Fail 6 Mar 2014 100,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Unable to open boot

Fail 28 Feb 2014 100,006 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension noise bar missing

slight damage to offside rear lens

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,289 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,289 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 91,655 miles

slight wear front discs

Pass 10 Nov 2010 86,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

rear cross bar corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2010 86,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

front brake discs worn

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,738 miles

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

lateral bar across floorpan corried

offside rear lens slight damage but ok

Fail 11 Nov 2009 80,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

lateral bar across floorpan corried

offside rear lens slight damage but ok

Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,087 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 65,467 miles

nearsidefront tyre wearing on outer edge

rear cross bar corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2007 65,467 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearsidefront tyre wearing on outer edge

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,043 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,002 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 46,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs very poor condition

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 EVG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EVG, 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 EVG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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