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NJ51 ADU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,934 mi
Last recorded121,934 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 ADU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,560 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,967 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 102,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 97,060 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 97,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,309 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 96,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,398 miles

engine management light on in dash

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 4 Apr 2012 95,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

engine management light on in dash

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,691 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OEVR FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,690 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OEVR FUEL TANK CANNOT BE INSPECTED VISUALLY

Pass 12 Dec 2009 84,301 miles

front to reaqr brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 12 Dec 2009 84,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front to reaqr brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 7 Jan 2009 77,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 8 Jan 2008 64,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank can not be inspected visually

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,857 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank can not be inspected visually

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,126 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 45,213 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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NJ51 ADU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NJ51 ADU, 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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NJ51 ADU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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