CarVerify

Free Car Check

OY51 DFL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,611 mi
Last recorded135,611 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,611 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Wheel arch inner cover damaged, cut into brake hose, through to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Air intake pipe miss

Boot lid dampers damaged

Faulty bonnet release catch

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outers small splits (2.5.C.1a)

Front seats, back rests damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear torsion bar, end bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2016 126,353 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 126,111 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crosstube (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 116,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 112,760 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 112,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,265 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty / front no plate cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2013 106,254 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs rusty / front no plate cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel ok at test o/s n/s front headlight units secure at test

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 88,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,202 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OY51 DFL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY51 DFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OY51 DFL?

You can check the full history of OY51 DFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OY51 DFL registered?

OY51 DFL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is OY51 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY51 DFL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY51 DFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OY51 DFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.