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NU51 ETO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,170 mi
Last recorded44,170 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 ETO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,170 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 44,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,554 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted inside

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 38,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 31,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,615 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 28,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 27,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,482 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,861 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,861 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2009 21,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,863 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,863 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,570 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 ETO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

NU51 ETO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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