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FY51 ZDZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,469 mi
Last recorded142,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 142,469 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 142,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 135,454 miles

Various oil leaks

Nearside Nearside front tyre slightly worn outer tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Fail 13 May 2016 135,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Nearside front tyre slightly worn outer tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2015 131,972 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 131,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 128,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,319 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit and perished

front inner brake pads low

Fail 23 Feb 2013 119,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres close to legal limit and perished

front inner brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2012 110,197 miles

rear number plate discoloured front brake discs worn oil leaks corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/s/f fog lamps damaged inop n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 100,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f fog lamp inop broken rear number plate discoloured fan belt cracking front brake discs ridged slight oil leaks corrosion exhaust wheel rims kerbed

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,823 miles

rear number plate discoloured n/s/f fog lamp broken o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked corrosion exhaust wheel rims kerbed slight oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2010 89,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,837 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop broken rear number plate discoloured slight wear pedal rubbers wheel rims kerbed slight oil leak corrosion exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,680 miles

n/s door mirror missing n/s/f fog lamp broken corrosion exhaust rear number plate discoloured cold air pipe split wheel rims kerbed

Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,452 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken †o/s/f wheel rim kerbed †surface corrosion exhaust †front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Oct 2006 54,444 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 43,268 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked †wheel rims kerbed †n/s/r tyre 2'5mm outer edge †surface corrosion exhaust †slight oil leaks

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 ZDZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDZ, 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 FY51 ZDZ registered?

FY51 ZDZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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