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NJ51 GPV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,038 mi
Last recorded67,038 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 GPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Jan 2014 60,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,053 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,159 miles

Both front discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 57,973 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both front discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,795 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,377 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,199 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 32,627 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 GPV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NJ51 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

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

Is NJ51 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 GPV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ51 GPV have outstanding finance?

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