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NU51 LZM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,456 mi
Last recorded110,456 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,456 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cover damaged (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,465 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cover missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,432 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 102,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,393 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,707 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 71,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,225 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak at enging

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 May 2009 68,608 miles

Slight wear nearside front antiroll bar end bush. Nearside front tyre 2.5mm, offside front tyre 3.5mm.

Fail 27 May 2009 68,608 miles

Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight wear nearside front antiroll bar end bush. Nearside front tyre 2.5mm, offside front tyre 3.5mm.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 64,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 60,313 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,078 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 46,728 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 LZM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

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

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