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PX51 DTK

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,023 mi
Last recorded132,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 DTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 132,023 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 132,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 124,154 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 124,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 112,892 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 112,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 101,405 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 101,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 92,630 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 92,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

power steering slight leak

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Apr 2010 82,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

power steering slight leak

rear wiper split

Pass 7 May 2009 72,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 63,089 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 63,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,180 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 48,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 43,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 37,416 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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PX51 DTK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PX51 DTK, 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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PX51 DTK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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