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NU51 DLN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,643 mi
Last recorded145,643 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 145,643 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2019 145,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,466 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 137,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,715 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 131,715 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 128,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,294 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 123,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,945 miles

gearbox oil leak

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 28 Aug 2014 118,945 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2013 115,732 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2013 115,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2012 111,025 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

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

lower engine/gearbox mount worn out

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,025 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

lower engine/gearbox mount worn out

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2011 103,833 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 103,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,990 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 92,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,227 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 71,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 DLN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

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

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