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NU51 DTK

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,792 mi
Last recorded132,792 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DTK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 132,792 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

oil leak from engine

Fail 8 Aug 2018 132,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Aug 2017 122,684 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyres perish cracks in tread groove

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 4 Aug 2017 122,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated very noisy-rumbling (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perish cracks in tread grooves exposing canvas (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front inner pads may be low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyres perish cracks in tread groove

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,328 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 106,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,861 miles

both front springs corroded

front anti roll bar bushes deteriated,but have no play

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover has slight weep of grease

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 91,867 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 91,860 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,419 miles

both rear tyres perrished

front brake discs corroded

rear axle support beam corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perrished

front brake discs corroded

rear axle support beam corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,225 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 67,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,158 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 33,606 miles

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 DTK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

NU51 DTK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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