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NJ51 YXR

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,748 mi
Last recorded74,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 YXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,975 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,975 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,326 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 67,968 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 3 May 2011 65,829 miles

corrsion suspension units.

o/s/f electric window operation noisey.

slight end-float n/s/f hub assy.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,040 miles

slight end-float n/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 63,040 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight end-float n/s/f hub bearing.

Pass 11 May 2009 59,695 miles

rear tyres cracks in tread/side walls

Pass 3 May 2008 56,505 miles

CORRSION FORMING TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Fail 11 May 2007 53,431 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 53,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 49,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 47,771 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YXR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

NJ51 YXR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NJ51 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ51 YXR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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