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ND51 WTO

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 WTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 121,898 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 115,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,624 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 105,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 105,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf spring incorrect

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,183 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,178 miles

front brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,971 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

engine/gearbox stabilizer worn to excess

front brake discs worn

interior mirror missing

power str.pipes insecure

rear suspension x member corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine stabilizer worn to excess

front brake discs slightly corroded

power steering pipes insecure

wear in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2010 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

rear bolt x member corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 85,577 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2009 85,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in uter sidewall but no cords exposed

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 60,294 miles

advisory items as per original test number 472863428152 carried out on may 2nd

Fail 2 May 2008 60,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonet release stiff in operation , intermitant fault with hazard switch , damage to alloy rims , brake fluid level low , front number plate slightly disfigured , slight corrosion to front brake discs , slight blow on exhausts

exhaust corroded , cuts in both front tyres side walls/wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,910 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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ND51 WTO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ND51 WTO, 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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ND51 WTO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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