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NU51 DVM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,616 mi
Last recorded76,616 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 76,616 miles

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

rear lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,546 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,705 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,544 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,954 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,954 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,139 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

wipers lightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 37,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,977 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 DVM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DVM, 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 DVM registered?

NU51 DVM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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