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NU51 LZB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,268 miles

oil passing through turbo intercooler, advise replacing turbo unit, just passed the diesel max smoke limits

Fail 7 Oct 2009 70,268 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 64,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

REAR AXLE STRENGHNER PLATE CORRODED OFF

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,237 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,237 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,818 miles

front brake discs starting to rust

front brake pads approx 2/3 worn

n/s/f wheel inner rim slightly buckled

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r inner side light not working

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 LZB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

NU51 LZB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 LZB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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