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NL51 JJF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,491 mi
Last recorded69,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 JJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,491 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer been plastic ties a bit loose but will not come off? (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front a bit of judder and both front discs very worn but pads ok?

Nearside a bit of play in rack arm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt going between (6.3.1d)

rear metal cross member by fuel tank corroded off

Fail 14 Jan 2016 69,490 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer been plastic ties a bit loose but will not come off? (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm but outer edge very low but has raised edges and rubber cracking a lot (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front a bit of judder and both front discs very worn but pads ok?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm but outer edge very low but has raised edges and rubber cracking a lot (4.1.E.1)

Nearside a bit of play in rack arm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt going between (6.3.1d)

rear metal cross member by fuel tank corroded off

Fail 28 Jan 2015 63,220 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both cv gaitors abit loose been secured with plastic ties

both rear and front tyres rubber cracking

front brake discs corroded/dirty

metal across memeber by axle corroded away

nearside rear tyre low on edges but has raised edges and tread abit out of shape? in one place

noise on cam or alternator belts?

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,220 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both cv gaitors abit loose been secured with plastic ties

both rear and front tyres rubber cracking

front brake discs corroded/dirty

metal across memeber by axle corroded away

nearside rear tyre low on edges but has raised edges and tread abit out of shape? in one place

noise on cam or alternator belts?

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,931 miles

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to front brake discs.

corrosoion to suspension components.

light cracks in all tyres.

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm uneven wear.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,261 miles

corrsion suspension units.

exhaust poor condition.

light cracks rear tyres.

surface rust brake pipes.

underbody corrsion forming.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,162 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,665 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 JJF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL51 JJF, 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 JJF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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