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NL51 TJU

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 TJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2013 98,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,282 miles

Rear cross beam corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 88,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear cross beam corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corodded

rear suspension cross bar corodded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,256 miles

Cambelt due soon.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bolt on cross member corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,595 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,759 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,757 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 39,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advise naerside front/offside front tyres becoming perrished.advise attension needed

Fail 2 Nov 2006 39,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise naerside front/offside front tyres becoming perrished.advise attension needed

Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,132 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 TJU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TJU, 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 NL51 TJU registered?

NL51 TJU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NL51 TJU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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