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NU51 PXB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,466 mi
Last recorded128,466 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 PXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 128,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2018 128,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2017 125,319 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 125,319 miles

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

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 19 May 2016 119,782 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 119,776 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 110,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,166 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 102,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 97,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 88,668 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 80,409 miles

front discs slightley corroded on inner faces

Pass 12 May 2010 71,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,824 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 47,457 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 47,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2006 38,732 miles

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

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 PXB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

NU51 PXB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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