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FY51 DGU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,882 mi
Last recorded109,882 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 DGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 109,882 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 108,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes/ ferrules greased

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2012 108,351 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes/ ferrules greased

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,679 miles

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,329 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2010 96,271 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 May 2009 89,434 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 89,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 82,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

slight cracks in offside front door mirror

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,710 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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FY51 DGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY51 DGU, 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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FY51 DGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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