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MK51 DHD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,455 mi
Last recorded127,455 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 DHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,455 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 127,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,120 miles

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 2 Nov 2017 124,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,550 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 117,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,108 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 116,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres low pressure

front no plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 105,895 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 100,658 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,658 miles

NSR brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,429 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 94,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,073 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 89,061 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,952 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 77,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,931 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 65,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,072 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 53,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,842 miles

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

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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MK51 DHD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MK51 DHD, 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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MK51 DHD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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