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NIL 5541

2007 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,772 mi
Last recorded88,772 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 5541
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 88,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 83,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin style (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear handbrake arm not returning back fully

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail trapped between anti roll bar link + shocker (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin style (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear handbrake arm not returning back fully

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight damage on fuel pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2023 83,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail been fitted wrong way (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight damage on fuel pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,363 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,836 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm has relevant play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,608 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,427 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,682 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 66,682 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 53,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,224 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,146 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,117 miles

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

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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NIL 5541 is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 NIL 5541, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 5541 registered?

NIL 5541 is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is NIL 5541 safe to buy?

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