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RO51 DXR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,900 mi
Last recorded116,900 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 DXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 116,900 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 101,580 miles

rear bar corroded

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

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,638 miles

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

offside front tyre edge worn

Fail 3 Feb 2012 94,635 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear inner side light not working

offside wiper blade end split

rear tank bar corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tank support bar corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2010 76,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre pressures low

offside rear inner side light not working

rear tank support bar corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,488 miles

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

rear tubular bar corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2007 62,773 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 62,773 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 56,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,526 miles

rear gearbox/engine mounting weak/worn

Fail 1 Sep 2006 55,526 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear gearbox/engine mounting weak/worn

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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RO51 DXR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RO51 DXR, 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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What year was RO51 DXR registered?

RO51 DXR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RO51 DXR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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