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NU51 DPK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,527 mi
Last recorded70,527 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,402 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 64,397 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 58,330 miles

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 14 May 2015 58,195 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 19 May 2014 54,688 miles

Centre stop light inoperative

Nearside rear tyre splitting in between tread

Rear support bar between offside and nearside rear subframe mounts corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 54,688 miles

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

Centre stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre splitting in between tread

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

Rear support bar between offside and nearside rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 16 May 2013 51,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear stability bar corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 49,950 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 49,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

vehicle battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 46,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 42,722 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on edge of tread

Pass 11 May 2009 38,421 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre splitting on edge of tread

offside rear tyre splitting on edge of tread

Pass 29 May 2008 36,416 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,416 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 33,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 33,693 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 31,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DPK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU51 DPK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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