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NU51 DLE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,899 mi
Last recorded117,899 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 111,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 101,133 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,580 miles

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

corrosion to both front strutt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,850 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

underbody has areas of surface corrosion/has been stood?

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,463 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,507 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear door does not open from the inside

offside rear door does not open from the outside

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,795 miles

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

damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,780 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o/s/r qtr panel

Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,661 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 46,661 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/r panel

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 DLE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

NU51 DLE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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