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NU51 DKV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on31 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DKV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2010 104,239 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 104,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine management light on

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

rear ABS wire loose and not connected

Pass 22 Jan 2009 89,115 miles

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

N/S/F Electric Window not working.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F Foglight damaged.

OIl seepage from around Gearbox Selector Shaft.

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 72,565 miles

Gearbox Selector Shaft Oil Seal leaking.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,630 miles

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 DKV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU51 DKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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