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NU51 LXC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,464 mi
Last recorded73,464 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 73,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

lateral noise bar under fuel tank corroded.

off side front door mirror top cover broken.

sat nav mounting bracket mounted in windscreen.

surface corrosion on small areas of off side front wing.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 73,464 miles

lateral noise bar under fuel tank corroded.

off side front door mirror top cover broken.

sat nav mounting bracket mounted in windscreen.

surface corrosion on small areas of off side front wing.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,474 miles

engine stabilizer (rear lower) starting to split

o/s/r foot brake slightly slow in reading

rattle inside cat.

rear sound deadening member corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 72,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine stabilizer (rear lower) starting to split

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/r foot brake slightly slow in reading

rattle inside cat.

rear sound deadening member corroded

slight movement in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 55,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,474 miles

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

drivers side rear door wont open

Fail 2 Jun 2009 48,474 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

drivers side rear door wont open

Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,293 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,293 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LXC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

NU51 LXC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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