MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
bracket on back axle corroded and was toching fuel tank, have moved it back
o/s front tyre shows damage
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
brake pipes and hoses all covered in grease
front ov car shows repaired damage,
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake pipes and hoses all covered in grease
front ov car shows repaired damage,
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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
both front wiper blades splitting on edges
both front wiper blades splitting on edges
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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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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NJ51 VRR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.
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