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LY51 NXS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,925 mi
Last recorded159,925 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 NXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 159,925 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant Level Low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 159,925 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant Level Low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 146,956 miles

Offside Front tyre- wearing edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low- perished and cracking- wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 146,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken- bolts to lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low- perished and cracking- wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre- wearing edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 145,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre- perished and cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 141,297 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 141,268 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 135,927 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,539 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 112,028 miles

Airbag Warning Light On

Fail 14 Feb 2012 97,443 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 97,443 miles

air bag light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,758 miles

Airbag Warning Light On

Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,292 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,237 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 19,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,989 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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LY51 NXS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LY51 NXS, 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 LY51 NXS registered?

LY51 NXS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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