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NU51 DJJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,515 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 104,505 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,970 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 87,960 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 81,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 76,599 miles

brakepipes greased

Fail 19 Dec 2012 76,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakepipes greased

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,225 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

exhaust system deterioated

rear engine stability mount worn and deterioated

Pass 22 Dec 2010
Fail 22 Dec 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009

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

drive belt noisey

Fail 15 Dec 2009

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drive belt noisey

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,185 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,205 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,230 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 47,230 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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