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NJ51 AOO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,332 mi
Last recorded90,332 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 AOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,876 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 87,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,374 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall tread cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall tread cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 82,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,220 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 66,843 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,843 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,083 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,131 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 36,171 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 AOO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NJ51 AOO, 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 NJ51 AOO registered?

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

Is NJ51 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 AOO shows 15 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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