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S70 DRA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,676 mi
Last recorded151,676 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 DRA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 151,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 151,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 146,483 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 146,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 139,371 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 132,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 126,779 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 122,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 111,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 106,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 106,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 101,845 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 101,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,816 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 69,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 58,052 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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S70 DRA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S70 DRA, 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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S70 DRA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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