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NG51 ECF

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,357 mi
Last recorded62,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 ECF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,357 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,904 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,611 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 60,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 54,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 50,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 44,661 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,746 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,746 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,545 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,315 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 28,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,725 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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NG51 ECF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black 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 NG51 ECF, 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 NG51 ECF registered?

NG51 ECF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is NG51 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 ECF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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