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AY51 NHC

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,130 miles

front discs corroded and worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,674 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 61,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 52,584 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 52,535 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AY51 NHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AY51 NHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 NHC registered?

AY51 NHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AY51 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 NHC shows 6 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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