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NU51 DKA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,792 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 74,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,018 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 69,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,655 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,859 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 56,811 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,013 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,080 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,414 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade

nearside front tyre approx 2.5mm with outer wall perished and various cuts to tread

nearside rear door doesn't open from outside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre wearing edges and screw in tread toward outer edge

offside rear tyre approx 3.5mm and starting to perish

slight fluffing on webbing of drivers seat belt

Fail 26 Feb 2006 41,347 miles

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

nearside front tyre approx 2.5mm with outer wall perished and various cuts to tread

nearside rear door doesn't open from outside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre wearing edges and screw in tread toward outer edge

offside rear tyre approx 3.5mm and starting to perish

rear indicators starting to fade

slight fluffing on webbing of drivers seat belt

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 DKA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

NU51 DKA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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