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NL51 HUZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,173 mi
Last recorded104,173 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 HUZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 104,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,403 miles

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

rear chassis brace bar corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 96,304 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis brace bar corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,734 miles

rear chassis brace bar corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,877 miles

rear axle cable support bracket corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 81,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs and pads close to wear limit

rear axle cable support bracket corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,366 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

rear axle support bracket corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,009 miles

smoke output too low to read

Fail 20 Nov 2008 65,855 miles

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

smoke output too low to read

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 36,195 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 36,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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NL51 HUZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NL51 HUZ, 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 NL51 HUZ registered?

NL51 HUZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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