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EU51 DNJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,879 mi
Last recorded139,879 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 DNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 139,879 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 139,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Aug 2012 127,148 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

steering rack has slight leak.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 126,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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)

steering rack has slight leak.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 113,037 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 1.6MM

O/S/F OUTER CV GAITER DAMP WITH GREASE

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM (INNER EDGE)

UNABLE TO OPEN O/S/R DOOR FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Fail 19 Aug 2011 112,521 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

UNABLE TO OPEN O/S/R DOOR FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

N/S/F TYRE ON 1.6MM

O/S/F TYRE ON 2MM (INNER EDGE)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,862 miles

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

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

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

Slight leak on Steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2010 96,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Slight leak on Steering rack

inner nearside rear sidelight inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,137 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 2 Sep 2006 60,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 60,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 45,356 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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EU51 DNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU51 DNJ, 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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EU51 DNJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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