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MK51 NMJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 NMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 84,602 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 84,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 73,877 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,131 miles

brake fluid 3% water content

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2014 70,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake fluid 3% water content

centre rear brake light not working

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre on legal limit & worn on inner edge

rear inner brake pads getting low,rear brake discs unevenly worn & scored

Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2010 51,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2009 46,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 41,895 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,771 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 34,771 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,072 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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MK51 NMJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK51 NMJ, 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 MK51 NMJ registered?

MK51 NMJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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