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NJ51 VRR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,412 mi
Last recorded138,412 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 138,412 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 138,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has very little if any damping effect

Fail 4 Sep 2018 134,505 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe flexible section rupturing the brake performance can not be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear flexible section of the brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has very little if any damping effect

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,732 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre perishing

parking brake lever loose

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,732 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre perishing

parking brake lever loose

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,555 miles

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

both rear tyres are perishing/cracking

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 110,555 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing/cracking

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,415 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 103,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,024 miles

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

Oil leak

engine glow plug light on

rear axel cross member corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 95,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

engine glow plug light on

o/s front wiper split

rear axel cross member corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,935 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,979 miles

bracket on back axle corroded and was toching fuel tank, have moved it back

o/s front tyre shows damage

Fail 3 Sep 2011 76,972 miles

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

bracket on back axle corroded and was toching fuel tank, have moved it back

o/s front tyre shows damage

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,944 miles

brake pipes and hoses all covered in grease

front ov car shows repaired damage,

Fail 16 Aug 2010 69,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes and hoses all covered in grease

front ov car shows repaired damage,

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear across axle frame member non structural corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,571 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 40,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,579 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2005 27,345 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2005 27,345 miles

both front wiper blades splitting on edges

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 VRR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

NJ51 VRR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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The MOT history for NJ51 VRR shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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