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NU51 LZL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,510 mi
Last recorded156,510 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 LZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 156,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 156,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,147 miles

Centre Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

R SUSPENSION CROSS BAR CORROSION

Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 111,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2010 100,763 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 100,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 97,971 miles

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

REAR CROSS BAR CORROSION

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,754 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2007 77,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,435 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 LZL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU51 LZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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