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NA51 NXD

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

156,422 mi
Last recorded156,422 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA51 NXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 156,422 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 148,011 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 148,011 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 147,311 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 140,796 miles

air bag light on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 140,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 132,419 miles

0/s no plate lamp lens missing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil needs topped up

serv light on

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar end mounting bush

Fail 28 Feb 2012 132,419 miles

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

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

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

0/s no plate lamp lens missing

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

oil needs topped up

serv light on

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar end mounting bush

Pass 12 Feb 2011 124,659 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 124,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 96,627 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air con pipe broken

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,904 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passengers saet locked in upright possition

rear seat lock in upright possition

Fail 31 Mar 2008 92,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

passengers saet locked in upright possition

rear seat lock in upright possition

Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 84,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 68,321 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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NA51 NXD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NA51 NXD, 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 NA51 NXD registered?

NA51 NXD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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