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NL51 WNX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,498 mi
Last recorded130,498 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 130,498 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 130,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 126,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,680 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 119,680 miles

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

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 113,326 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Rear lateral bar corroded

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jun 2013 113,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Rear lateral bar corroded

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

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,801 miles

Gearbox rear mount defective

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 101,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 96,218 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear viberation bar heavily corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 96,218 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre has a crack in the sidewall

rear viberation bar heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 80,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 80,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,293 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 54,293 miles

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

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

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 WNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

NL51 WNX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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