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NU51 DDJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,387 mi
Last recorded71,387 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 71,387 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 71,213 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s mirror backing cover missing

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,017 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 58,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,689 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2011 55,682 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear no plate separating

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on o/s/f bumper

Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,582 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on o/s/f bumper

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,073 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,089 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 42,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,130 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 27,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DDJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DDJ, 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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NU51 DDJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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