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MA51 NYG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,229 mi
Last recorded121,229 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 NYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 121,229 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,193 miles

Offside Front brake very slight bind

Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,192 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust clamp cat/mid section very badly corroded just about to snap.

Offside Front brake very slight bind

Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,400 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,747 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,540 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower engine mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,920 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 96,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn + corroded + pitted

minor play in steering rack

o/s/r door dented

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 93,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn + corroded + pitted

minor play in steering rack

o/s/r door dented

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 78,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 63,849 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2006 56,109 miles

rear wiper blade split

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Fail 20 Dec 2006 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

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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MA51 NYG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MA51 NYG, 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 MA51 NYG registered?

MA51 NYG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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