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NU51 CXL

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,460 mi
Last recorded133,460 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 CXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,460 miles

Oil leak ()

EML light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,460 miles

EML light on

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 133,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 128,612 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 128,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 121,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,497 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 106,848 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade incorrectly fitted

slight oil leak from sump gasket

small exhaust blow from catalist

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,848 miles

nearside wiper blade incorrectly fitted

slight oil leak from sump gasket

small exhaust blow from catalist

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,412 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 101,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 93,811 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,930 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 84,926 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 74,714 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 74,714 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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 CXL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

NU51 CXL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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