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NU51 EWV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 EWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 146,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 143,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 140,252 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 140,252 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 140,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,491 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 136,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,875 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 130,875 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 125,298 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 125,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,642 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,365 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 113,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,524 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing complete visual inspection

Front discs pitted.

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

N/S/F brake dics has Run-out

Rear stiffener/brace corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 96,524 miles

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

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing complete visual inspection

Front discs pitted.

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

N/S/F brake dics has Run-out

Rear stiffener/brace corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,010 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre fuel tank cross member bracket corroded and holed.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,319 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre fuel tank cross member bracket corroded and holed.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,752 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 73,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,234 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,223 miles

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

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 EWV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

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

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