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CU51 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,170 mi
Last recorded124,170 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,170 miles

osf tyre worn very low on outside edge

slight play in both front inner steering rods

Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,794 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

slight oplay in front steering rods

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,422 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bearing slight noise

Pass 16 May 2014 106,075 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 May 2014 106,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2013 99,106 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 28 May 2012 90,939 miles

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

front discs very corroded

slight corrosion on both sills

slight cut in nsf tyre outside sidewall

Pass 5 May 2011 87,969 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 87,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 28 May 2010 84,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,314 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 67,965 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,419 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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CU51 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CU51 NPX, 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 CU51 NPX registered?

CU51 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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