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NU51 DJF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,662 mi
Last recorded127,662 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 127,662 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 127,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,771 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 117,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 113,670 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 109,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,701 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,229 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,212 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,528 miles

centre exhaust has minor gas leak

engine timing belt history

Fail 11 Mar 2013 83,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine timing belt history

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,047 miles

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

center section of exhaust corroded and weeping

near side front tyre badly worn on edges and low on tread

off side front brake disc corroded on inner face

off side front tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread

slight buckle on near side front inner wheel rim

Fail 21 Mar 2012 77,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

center section of exhaust corroded and weeping

near side front tyre badly worn on edges and low on tread

off side front brake disc corroded on inner face

off side front tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread

slight buckle on near side front inner wheel rim

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,553 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 68,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,438 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,582 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 36,232 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 36,196 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 DJF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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