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NG51 XUK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 XUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 157,039 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 156,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tyres soft

Pass 25 Jan 2016 151,131 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 151,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,647 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2014 144,550 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 135,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lower rear engine stabiliser bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Jan 2013 135,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lower rear engine stabiliser bar bushes worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 129,747 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs poor, n/s ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 129,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs poor, n/s ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,926 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2010 117,229 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 117,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 108,194 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 108,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,231 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 97,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high level brake lamp in operative.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 70,310 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 XUK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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