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NU51 PXF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 104,703 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 819,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 93,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 88,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 88,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,036 miles

Front windscreen damaged in swept area, not restricting the drivers view.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,036 miles

Front windscreen damaged in swept area, not restricting the drivers view.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,455 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 76,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine coolant level very low (topped up to carry out test)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,546 miles

windscreen marked

Fail 24 Nov 2009 60,546 miles

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

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

windscreen marked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,003 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Nov 2008 51,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

O/S/F tyre on limit

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,045 miles

N/S/R outer door handle not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,045 miles

N/S/R outer door handle not working

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,638 miles

O/S/R outer door handle not working

both rear tyres pereshed

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 PXF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PXF, 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 PXF registered?

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

Is NU51 PXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU51 PXF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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