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NU51 DSY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,492 mi
Last recorded133,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 133,492 miles

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight oil leak. (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight rust on the bracket which holds the handbrake cable. still attached and has strength.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 133,491 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight oil leak. (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight rust on the bracket which holds the handbrake cable. still attached and has strength.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 130,705 miles

Rear subframe secondary reinforcement beam heavily corroded and holed

Pass 10 Jan 2019 125,437 miles

Rear subframe secondary reinforcement beam heavily corroded and holed

Fail 10 Jan 2019 125,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe secondary reinforcement beam heavily corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,502 miles

Rear axle support brace heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 120,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear axle support brace heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 113,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,166 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear suspension cross bar/pipe corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 108,166 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension cross bar/pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,253 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 100,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,941 miles

o/s front tyre 2.5mm and worn inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,649 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 86,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,403 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,700 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010
Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,441 miles

advise near side wiper starting to split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,342 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 31,787 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 DSY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DSY, 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 DSY registered?

NU51 DSY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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