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NJ51 VXK

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,250 mi
Last recorded150,250 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 VXK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 150,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in N/S/R & O/S/R tyres

Fail 19 Oct 2015 150,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in N/S/R & O/S/R tyres

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 141,455 miles

Removed air freshner from rear view mirror for test

Removed phone holder from screen for test

Fail 27 Oct 2014 141,411 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Removed air freshner from rear view mirror for test

Removed phone holder from screen for test

Pass 22 Sep 2013 133,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 127,926 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 9 Oct 2012 127,926 miles

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

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 29 Oct 2011 120,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,947 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 111,947 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 95,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 64,584 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,425 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 VXK is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc 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 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ51 VXK registered?

NJ51 VXK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is NJ51 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 VXK 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.

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