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NU51 PXD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

196,426 mi
Last recorded196,426 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 PXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 196,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 196,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 182,239 miles

FRONT NO PLATE BROKEN

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Fail 26 Apr 2018 182,239 miles

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

FRONT NO PLATE BROKEN

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Pass 28 Apr 2017 169,370 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 169,245 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 157,071 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 157,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 150,550 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2015 150,550 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 142,129 miles

cut in outer side wall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/r light unit lens damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2014 142,129 miles

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

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

cut in outer side wall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/r light unit lens damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 118,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,730 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,752 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,199 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,000 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 PXD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

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

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