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NU51 BSY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 BSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,413 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,413 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,631 miles

Child seat in rear of vehicle

Item removed from drivers view prior to test(sat nav)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 91,631 miles

Child seat in rear of vehicle

Item removed from drivers view prior to test(sat nav)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 84,262 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,499 miles

nearside front tyre weearing low on edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,499 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)

nearside front tyre weearing low on edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lateral bar corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,262 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,876 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,489 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,386 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,386 miles

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

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 BSY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NU51 BSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU51 BSY?

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What year was NU51 BSY registered?

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

Is NU51 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 BSY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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