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RG51 DZS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

196,710 mi
Last recorded196,710 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 DZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 196,710 miles

Air filter box loose and air flow meter is disconnected

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brakes imbalanced 29%

Gear box stabilizer bush unbonded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in near side raer wheel bearing

Suspect brake pipes over rear exaust box corroded as unable to veiw as in sleave

Tyre monitor light on

Fail 13 May 2015 194,977 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Air con radiator bent

Air filter housing loose and air flow meter disconnected

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front tyre close to limit and bald on inner edge and inner tread slightly distorted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

One of front to rear brake pipes above rear exhaust box suspect corroded but unable to view as in rubber sleave

Rear gear box link front bush deteriated

Tyre moniter light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 172,546 miles

Air con rad distorted

Air filter housing broken /loose

Front to rear brake pipe corroded in sleave

Near side steeing rack gaitor perished

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Two seats missing at rear

Tyre monitoring light on

Fail 11 Jun 2014 172,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Air filter housing broken /loose

Air con rad distorted

Front to rear brake pipe corroded in sleave

Near side steeing rack gaitor perished

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Two seats missing at rear

Tyre monitoring light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 159,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 159,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 149,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2012 149,599 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 137,303 miles

nsf lower ball joint gaitor torn

os inner cv gaitor leaking

rear discs scored

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 12 May 2010 125,574 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 125,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 118,947 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 118,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 106,237 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2008 106,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,651 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 97,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 76,503 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RG51 DZS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 RG51 DZS, 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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RG51 DZS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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