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SP51 NUA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,581 miles

Front discs are slightly worn

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Both front springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left

front discs are slightly worn

offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,214 miles

Both front ABS rings are cracked

Both front strut bearings are partially siezed

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,671 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 64,651 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs are in poor condition

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,704 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 47,704 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,372 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,372 miles

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

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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SP51 NUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP51 NUA, 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 SP51 NUA registered?

SP51 NUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is SP51 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 NUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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