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NU51 DZR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,118 mi
Last recorded120,118 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 DZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 120,118 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 120,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 111,851 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 111,850 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant expansion bottle split

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant expansion bottle split

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2016 97,887 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,264 miles

rear anti vibration bar corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 22 Jan 2016 96,264 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear anti vibration bar corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 91,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 80,661 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,302 miles

advise oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Dec 2011 73,302 miles

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

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

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,867 miles

advise boot damaged

advise nearside front fog light broken

Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise boot damaged

advise nearside front fog light broken

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,251 miles

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

missfire on engine

Fail 2 Jan 2008 44,251 miles

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

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

missfire on engine

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,910 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 34,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front nearside spot lamp glass broken

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 DZR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

NU51 DZR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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