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NU51 BUA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 BUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 149,821 miles

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

n/s steering arm (slight play inner tie bar ball jiont)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 149,821 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s steering arm (slight play inner tie bar ball jiont)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 145,118 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 145,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 140,764 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 140,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 BUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

NU51 BUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is NU51 BUA safe to buy?

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