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ST51 DDN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,635 mi
Last recorded78,635 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 DDN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,635 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 78,620 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust catalyst faulty not working

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,630 miles

NOISE REDUCING BAR MISSING

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,630 miles

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

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

NOISE REDUCING BAR MISSING

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)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 75,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

REAR NOISE REDUCING BAR MISSING

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,646 miles

REAR NOISE REDUCING BAR CORRODED

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 70,646 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

REAR NOISE REDUCING BAR CORRODED. N/S/R TYRE CRACKING AT TREADS, SIDEWALL SCRUBED

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,370 miles

REAR LENS BROKEN. EXTENSIVE BODY WORK DAMAGE. N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBBED. N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBBED/CUTS, ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED. REAR FLOOR PAN CROSS BAR CORRODED.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 60,360 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

REAR LENS BROKEN. EXTENSIVE BODY WORK DAMAGE. N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBBED. N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SCRUBBED/CUTS, ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED. REAR FLOOR PAN CROSS BAR CORRODED.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r outer sidelight inop

Fail 28 Jul 2009 46,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r outer sidelight inop

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,201 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,322 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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ST51 DDN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST51 DDN, 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 ST51 DDN registered?

ST51 DDN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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