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ML51 DFX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,954 mi
Last recorded116,954 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 DFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,954 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer hanger missing

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

Rear support beam heavily corroded and deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 116,954 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer hanger missing

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

Rear support beam heavily corroded and deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 106,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 106,749 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,150 miles

discs very poor

play in wheels

suspension worn nweek rusty

tyres poor

underside of car rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2012 98,906 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Crash damage to ns of vehicle

Rear tyres in poor condition

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

Rear cross beam has corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2012 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipes covered in grease

Crash damage to ns of vehicle

Rear tyres in poor condition

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

Rear cross beam has corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2010 96,367 miles

rear suspension brace corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2010 96,367 miles

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

rear suspension brace corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 89,740 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,760 miles

rear bolt on crossmember rusted and holed

Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,760 miles

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

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

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

rear bolt on crossmember rusted and holed

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,246 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 68,994 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 68,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 59,922 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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ML51 DFX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML51 DFX, 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 ML51 DFX registered?

ML51 DFX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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