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NU51 EXZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,146 mi
Last recorded119,146 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,146 miles

Front exhaust clamp very rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 112,584 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,187 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,524 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,524 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,438 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,438 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,408 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,214 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 77,214 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 70,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,899 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,304 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 EXZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

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

Is NU51 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 EXZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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