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NU51 DVY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,690 mi
Last recorded157,690 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 157,690 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2016 154,813 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Pass 7 May 2015 151,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 May 2015 151,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2014 148,222 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

Fail 2 May 2014 148,222 miles

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

centre rear seat belt removed

Pass 3 May 2013 143,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 137,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 137,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs partly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 131,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

boot lid wont open ;access through rear seats for inspection.

movement in o/s/f seat assy,

Fail 26 Apr 2011 131,875 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

boot lid wont open ;access through rear seats for inspection.

movement in o/s/f seat assy,

Fail 16 Apr 2010 125,002 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 125,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 119,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 114,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 100,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,841 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 DVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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