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NL51 JKX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,945 mi
Last recorded135,945 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 JKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap cover trim missing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 135,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap cover trim missing

Pass 18 Sep 2014 117,539 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 117,539 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 87,292 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,221 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 20,221 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 16,414 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 JKX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JKX, 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 NL51 JKX registered?

NL51 JKX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NL51 JKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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