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LY51 NXL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,847 mi
Last recorded69,847 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 NXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,681 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,733 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,794 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,870 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 40,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,042 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LY51 NXL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 LY51 NXL, 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

How do I check the history of LY51 NXL?

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What year was LY51 NXL registered?

LY51 NXL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is LY51 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 NXL 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.

Does LY51 NXL have outstanding finance?

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