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NJ51 VRF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,643 mi
Last recorded93,643 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe seperating and (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner position light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both side rear tyres are wearing thin on the inner shoulders

Fail 27 Oct 2017 93,643 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding brake application uneven (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure soft and distorted/sidewall weak (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe seperating and (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner position light inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both side front tyres are scrubbing off on the inner shoulders

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe seperating and (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc heavily corroded and pitted (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe seperating and (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,514 miles

Offside Rear Inner sidelight inop

both side front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2015 83,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner sidelight inop

both side front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,474 miles

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

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

both side front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,885 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,607 miles

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

there is a slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

there is a slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,999 miles

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)

the nearside rear door exterior handle is inoperative

Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the nearside rear door exterior handle is inoperative

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,299 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,059 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 51,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,927 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 39,926 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,837 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 32,613 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 VRF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

NJ51 VRF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is NJ51 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 VRF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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