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NU51 LZP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Fail 10 Apr 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011
Fail 19 Apr 2011

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010
Fail 6 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSE BROKEN

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

SPARE WHEEL 14 INCH NOT 15 INCH

Fail 7 Apr 2009

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSE BROKEN

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

SPARE WHEEL 14 INCH NOT 15 INCH

Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

box section across underside of fuel tank corroded and holed

n/s/f fog light glass damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2008 102,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

box section across underside of fuel tank corroded and holed

n/s/f fog light glass damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,048 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 87,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,423 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 LZP 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 53.8%.

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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

NU51 LZP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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