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NU51 DGZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 114,245 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs wearing

nearside front wheel rim inner edge dented

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,009 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

offside rear secondary sidelight inop

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2011 101,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

offside rear secondary sidelight inop

rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,429 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 92,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,445 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 133,790 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 133,419 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads worn very low inner edges

front registration plate poor condition

n/s dipped beam pattern poor

n/s inner tail lamp not working

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

n/s wiper poor clearing action

stone damage front screen

Pass 26 Aug 2005 103,661 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to bodywork

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 DGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

NU51 DGZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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