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NA51 DFV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

158,576 mi
Last recorded158,576 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 DFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 158,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake discs corroded

fuel flap missing

Fail 8 Feb 2019 158,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake discs corroded

fuel flap missing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 156,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake tight

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres perishing

drivers and passenger front seat movement in upright of seat

Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,559 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake tight

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres perishing

drivers and passenger front seat movement in upright of seat

Pass 23 Feb 2017 153,969 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 153,947 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position lock ineffective (6.4.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,184 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 150,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 145,217 miles

N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM X CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / VERY SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/F WHEEL / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / N/S/F DISC CORRODING /

REAR ANOID BAR HOLED / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 24 Mar 2015 145,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM X CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / VERY SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/F WHEEL / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / N/S/F DISC CORRODING /

REAR ANOID BAR HOLED / O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Mar 2014 131,587 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 131,537 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F DOOR PILLER X O/S/DOOR/ROOF TOP / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F DISC

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,388 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 124,387 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 112,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

boot difficult to open

noted noise from near side front wheel bearing on road test recommend replacement

off side front wiper split

Fail 6 Sep 2011 112,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

boot difficult to open

noted noise from near side front wheel bearing on road test recommend replacement

off side front wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,558 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 95,558 miles

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs scored

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,184 miles

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2009 80,184 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2008 66,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,684 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 52,684 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front wiper smearing (slight)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,119 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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NA51 DFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue 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 NA51 DFV, 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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NA51 DFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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