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NU51 DNY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,324 mi
Last recorded45,324 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DNY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,324 miles

Engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 37,589 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,737 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,696 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 35,696 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Tyre starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,420 miles

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake rubbing slightly

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on v.inner edge perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on v.inner edge perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres perished and cracking

alternator belt glazed and squeaking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 33,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid turned to jelly (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on v.inner edge perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on v.inner edge perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres perished and cracking

alternator belt glazed and squeaking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on v.inner edge!!

suspect car requires tracking

Fail 26 Aug 2014 29,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres started to perish

center exhaust section corroded

slight accident damage to o/s/r quarter not exposing any sharp edges

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,019 miles

all 4 tyres started to perish

center exhaust section corroded

slight accident damage to o/s/r quarter not exposing any sharp edges

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres just started to perish

slight accident damage to rear of car but not exposing any sharp edges

wiperblades in poor condition but are still clearing screen

Fail 23 Aug 2013 26,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres just started to perish

slight accident damage to rear of car but not exposing any sharp edges

wiperblades in poor condition but are still clearing screen

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,991 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 tyres started to perish

o/s/f disc in poor condition on inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,296 miles

o/s/f disc slightly corroded and pitted on inner face, n/s/f disc slightly corroded on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,148 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 17,198 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,758 miles

all 4 tyres perished

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 DNY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DNY, 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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NU51 DNY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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