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LY51 NZU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,626 mi
Last recorded151,626 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 NZU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 151,626 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 151,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 133,781 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 133,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 109,481 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 96,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,500 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 88,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine running poor

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine running poor

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,113 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads may be getting worn

nearside rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 18 Aug 2007 51,464 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,669 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 38,029 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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LY51 NZU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LY51 NZU, 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 LY51 NZU registered?

LY51 NZU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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The MOT history for LY51 NZU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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