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NG51 PXS

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,275 mi
Last recorded94,275 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 PXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,275 miles

front brake discs are pitted and scored

rear balance bar is corroded to excess

Pass 9 Apr 2013 83,827 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 83,827 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,963 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 77,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,188 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,188 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,842 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 48,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 34,047 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 34,047 miles

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

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 PXS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PXS, 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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NG51 PXS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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