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NU51 DFY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers deteriorating condition. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 103,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers deteriorating condition. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus high. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour has white bulb. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced covered in tape. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus high. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot gain access to luggage area. (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,530 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 96,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,437 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 91,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,323 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 90,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 79,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheel bearing rough on rotation

Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear wheel bearing rough on rotation

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,635 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,838 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,611 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,660 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,153 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 28,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,414 miles

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)

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 DFY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue 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 DFY, 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 DFY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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