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PL51 NUV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,719 miles

n/s/r bearing has slight noise

Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r bearing has slight noise

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,146 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,768 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,457 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,446 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,448 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 37,448 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 31,551 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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PL51 NUV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL51 NUV, 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 PL51 NUV registered?

PL51 NUV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is PL51 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL51 NUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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