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PE51 DAU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,495 mi
Last recorded67,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 DAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 65,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and reduced braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,855 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,532 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,718 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 20 Jul 2017 57,718 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine light on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2016 54,455 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,735 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,669 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 44,666 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 41,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,483 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,109 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 36,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,327 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 34,327 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,229 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 30,229 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 25,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,944 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,418 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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PE51 DAU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE51 DAU, 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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PE51 DAU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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