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ND51 XXJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,197 mi
Last recorded92,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 XXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front and rear brake have imbalance

offside front tyre close to limit and very low on edges

rear number plate ditiriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2015 92,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake have imbalance

offside front tyre close to limit and very low on edges

rear number plate ditiriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,264 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,264 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,693 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,693 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,265 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,840 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 22,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 22,598 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,275 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 XXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ND51 XXJ, 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 ND51 XXJ registered?

ND51 XXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is ND51 XXJ safe to buy?

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