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NU51 LYT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,474 mi
Last recorded101,474 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 101,474 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,176 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,315 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 63,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,350 miles

Engine/Gearbox leaking oil.

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 52,350 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine/Gearbox leaking oil.

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 42,518 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 42,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LYT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

NU51 LYT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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