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ML51 DHK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,570 mi
Last recorded132,570 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 DHK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 132,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 132,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 125,874 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

oil leak

play in steering

rear axle stabiliser rusted through

Fail 15 Aug 2013 125,696 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre tread splitting suggest replacement

play in steering

rear axle stabiliser rusted through non structural

unable to check steering and suspension fully

Pass 11 Aug 2012 118,189 miles

n/s/f worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn close to limits.

rear cross beam corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 118,090 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

rear cross beam heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,229 miles

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

rear cross stay heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 101,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,323 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 DHK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

ML51 DHK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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