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NU51 DPN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,438 mi
Last recorded59,438 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,438 miles

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

slight exhaust LEAK CENTRE BOX

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,991 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perished But Not Yet Exposing Cords

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,406 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,138 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 46,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 45,294 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,302 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 31,221 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 31 Jul 2007 25,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,517 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 20,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DPN 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 DPN, 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 DPN registered?

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

Is NU51 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 DPN 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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