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NU51 DRX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,736 mi
Last recorded75,736 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,736 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,872 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,871 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,579 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 60,576 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 55,516 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,018 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,862 miles

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 DRX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

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

Is NU51 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 DRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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