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RO51 DZC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,481 mi
Last recorded107,481 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,481 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,965 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 101,753 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)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 95,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,427 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)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,494 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 77,066 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 77,066 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 70,908 miles

Center rear belt is slow to return.

Dip aim is slight to left both lamps.

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Sill bungs are loose.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 70,908 miles

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

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

Center rear belt is slow to return.

Dip aim is slight to left both lamps.

Front brakes are out of ballance,

Sill bungs are loose.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 64,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 63,135 miles

advise offside rear door will not open from outside or inside.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,074 miles

advise not able to fully check offside rear seat belt condition due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 14 Jun 2008 59,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise not able to fully check offside rear seat belt condition due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 56,752 miles

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

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

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

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

no plastic protective covers on rear reg plate †lights.

Fail 23 Jun 2007 56,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

no plastic protective covers on rear reg plate †lights.

Pass 17 Jun 2006 46,460 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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RO51 DZC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RO51 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

RO51 DZC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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