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NU51 DKE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise front brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2014 124,299 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,213 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 113,868 miles

Front wiper smearing

Hi level brake light inop

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,868 miles

Front wiper smearing

Hi level brake light inop

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 109,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,474 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 17 Aug 2010 102,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F ball joint gaitor split

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)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 102,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F ball joint gaitor split

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 96,281 miles

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

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

high level brake light bulb not working

offside rear inner sidelight not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 89,377 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slightly corroded

high level brake light not working

offside rear inner sidelight not working

rear engine mount rubber bush splitting

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2007 83,379 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,120 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,775 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 DKE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

NU51 DKE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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