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NU51 BOV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,387 mi
Last recorded91,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 BOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 91,387 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,502 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Perished, scuffed and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, scuffed and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, scuffed and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush perished and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush perished and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished, scuffed and cracking. Cut with chords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Perished, scuffed and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, scuffed and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced blown bulb. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, scuffed and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,969 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,865 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside front and rear tyre walls heavily scuffed

engine management warning light ON

exhaust emission limits only just met [co]

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge plus deteriorated [cracking/splitting]

Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,865 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside front and rear tyre walls heavily scuffed

engine management warning light ON

exhaust emission limits only just met [co]

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge plus deteriorated [cracking/splitting]

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both nearside front and rear tyre walls heavily scuffed

engine management warning light ON ?

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both nearside front and rear tyre walls heavily scuffed

engine management warning light ON ?

Fail 11 Jun 2015 83,548 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both nearside front and rear tyre walls heavily scuffed

engine management warning light ON

vehicle exhaust emissions only just met [lambda]

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,548 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both nearside front and rear tyre walls heavily scuffed

engine management warning light ON

vehicle exhaust emissions only just met [lambda]

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,195 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre wall heavily scuffed

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning light on

nearside rear tyre wall heavily scuffed

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,306 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine management warning light ON ?

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres front and rear showing signs of deterioration on outer walls

Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all four tyres showing signs of deterioration

Fail 12 Jul 2010 72,056 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all four tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,943 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,990 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,039 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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NU51 BOV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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