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NU51 CYA

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,524 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre started to perish

Fail 1 Jun 2015 72,524 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre started to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,216 miles

both rear tyres perished and n/s nailed

water housing leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished and n/s nailed

water housing leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,101 miles

front discs becoming corroded

n/s washer jet not working

rear tyres becoming perished

thermostate housing leaking water

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,964 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 19 Oct 2010 64,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,690 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,862 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,789 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,573 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 18 Oct 2007 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 CYA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CYA, 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 CYA registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU51 CYA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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