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ML51 DRZ

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,049 mi
Last recorded91,049 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 DRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 91,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,875 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 81,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,630 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f anti-roll bar bush slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

engine light on dash

n/s/f anti-roll bar bush slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,643 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2011 61,521 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,772 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 51,772 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 51,653 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front and offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,047 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,387 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 DRZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

ML51 DRZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is ML51 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML51 DRZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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