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NU51 NYZ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 NYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,207 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2015 98,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,144 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 95,144 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,850 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 91,848 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake slighty binding

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 86,793 miles

n/s/r brake slighty binding

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,956 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,826 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,826 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 55,163 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 55,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NYZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

NU51 NYZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 NYZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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