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NL51 JTZ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,053 mi
Last recorded104,053 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 JTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,053 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 103,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2012 98,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,114 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,038 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,038 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 86,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,780 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,520 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,008 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 41,008 miles

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

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 JTZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

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

Is NL51 JTZ safe to buy?

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