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NU51 OBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,757 mi
Last recorded160,757 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 OBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 160,757 miles

rear axle cross bar missing

Fail 31 Jan 2016 160,749 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axle cross bar missing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 154,582 miles

Axle cross bar missing

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

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 147,420 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

coolant level low

rear cross brace very rotten

Pass 18 Oct 2012 142,061 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2011 136,555 miles

Oil leak

front tyres cutting out

Fail 26 Oct 2011 136,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres cutting out

unable to open bonnet

Pass 7 Oct 2010 131,143 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 131,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 119,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 101,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,721 miles

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 21 Sep 2006 74,035 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 OBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 OBP, 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 OBP registered?

NU51 OBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NU51 OBP 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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