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NU51 BNX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,664 mi
Last recorded68,664 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 BNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 68,664 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks but not showing any cord

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot x 2 (2.7.4)

Rear offside to nearside stabilizer arm has corroded

Rear x 2 lights has slight bad earth

engine,gearbox and power steering has slight oil weep

Fail 16 May 2016 68,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has cut in tread through to the cord (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated x 2 (2.6.1)

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks but not showing any cord

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot x 2 (2.7.4)

Rear offside to nearside stabilizer arm has corroded

Rear x 2 lights has slight bad earth

engine,gearbox and power steering has slight oil weep

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,723 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,362 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,362 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,801 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,801 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,449 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,112 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,071 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 49,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,710 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,868 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,607 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 40,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,535 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 35,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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NU51 BNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NU51 BNX, 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 NU51 BNX registered?

NU51 BNX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 BNX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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