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NU51 DYH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,261 mi
Last recorded164,261 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 164,261 miles

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

x axle support beam corroded ( special notice , exemptiuon)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 164,261 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

x axle support beam corroded ( special notice , exemptiuon)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 141,871 miles

50% of n/s/r position lamp inop

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

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

air bag lamp on

hi-level stop lamp inop

rear lateral anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 141,871 miles

50% of n/s/r position lamp inop

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

air bag lamp on

hi-level stop lamp inop

rear lateral anti-vibration bar corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 118,587 miles

50% of n/s/r position lamp inop

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

hi-level stop lamp inop

lateral anti-vibration bar at rear badly corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades worn

Fail 3 Nov 2009 118,585 miles

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

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

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

50% of n/s/r position lamp inop

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

hi-level stop lamp inop

lateral anti-vibration bar at rear badly corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,211 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f w/blades split on ends

Fail 12 Nov 2008 96,210 miles

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

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

o/s/f & n/s/f w/blades split on ends

Pass 15 Nov 2007 74,071 miles

O/S rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2007 73,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,737 miles

both front tyres feathered on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

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 DYH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

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

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