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NU51 DLO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,190 mi
Last recorded103,190 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,687 miles

Nearside Front fog broken

Nearside Rear no plate light dim

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 97,963 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 97,963 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,341 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 95,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,483 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,380 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,988 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 85,984 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,046 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 83,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,386 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,635 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,635 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,169 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 74,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,094 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear 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 DLO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

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

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