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AP51 NCX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,434 mi
Last recorded54,434 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 54,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,041 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 50,041 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 47,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Rear axle beam bar excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has old dried up grease on clip but no visible damage to boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,034 miles

both front tyres cracking

rear lateral arm holed and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,987 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

rear lateral arm corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,171 miles

rear axle surport bar corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,476 miles

lateral bar corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,727 miles

Both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,694 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

O/s/f plastic c.v boot secured by cable tie

Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,645 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,645 miles

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,941 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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AP51 NCX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP51 NCX, 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 AP51 NCX registered?

AP51 NCX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is AP51 NCX safe to buy?

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