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NU51 CYC

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 144,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 141,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 138,400 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 138,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,079 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2018 134,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

off side rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2017 130,497 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,583 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 125,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 118,627 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,635 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 113,635 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,181 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 109,136 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,282 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 97,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 89,245 miles

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

f/brake discs deteriated

r/no.plate deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2009 89,245 miles

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

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

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

r/no.plate deteriated

Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 48,504 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 CYC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

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

Is NU51 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 CYC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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