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NU51 PZS

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 PZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 131,700 miles

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

offside front tyre has a slight cut in the tread but is not showing any cords

Fail 23 Jul 2012 131,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre has a slight cut in the tread but is not showing any cords

Pass 11 Jul 2011 117,376 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 117,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 88,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 88,285 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,770 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,769 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,990 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 53,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,834 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,350 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 PZS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for NU51 PZS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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