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NU51 DXS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,018 mi
Last recorded98,018 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight surface on some brakepipes

Fail 10 Sep 2012 98,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight surface on some brakepipes

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,173 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 6 Sep 2011 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,926 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 61,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,118 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,210 miles

front brake discs showing slight signs of wear

Fail 29 Aug 2006 26,210 miles

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

front brake discs showing slight signs of wear

Pass 15 Aug 2005 16,680 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 DXS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

NU51 DXS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 DXS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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