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EU51 NNL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,676 mi
Last recorded188,676 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 NNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 188,676 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear lateral bar rusted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 188,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear lateral bar rusted

Pass 15 Nov 2011 180,203 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine light on

lateral bar is rusted

Fail 15 Nov 2011 180,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine light on

lateral bar is rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 173,363 miles

Metal bar under fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f wiper split on end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 173,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Metal bar under fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f wiper split on end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2009 141,367 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

excessive corrosion on bar across rear suspension

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 17 Oct 2009 141,367 miles

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

excessive corrosion on bar across rear suspension

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 16 Oct 2008 109,540 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 109,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 89,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,821 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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EU51 NNL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EU51 NNL, 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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EU51 NNL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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