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NL51 HVA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,504 mi
Last recorded79,504 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 HVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear stengthening cross member seriously corroded ( not prescribed area)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 72,137 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 721,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear metal bar corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,265 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear door not opening from the outside

Fail 22 Sep 2011 68,258 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear door not opening from the outside

Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,002 miles

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

O/S/R door not opening from outside

both front brake discs worn, pitted and corroded

both rear indicator bulb colour faded

front brake pads worn

rear suspension support beam corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,919 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 60,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,799 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)

nearside front wiper deteriorated

rear crossmember carroded

Fail 21 Aug 2007 42,290 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,290 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,802 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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NL51 HVA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NL51 HVA, 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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NL51 HVA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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