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NL51 WWC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,807 mi
Last recorded112,807 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,807 miles

Nearside Rear cable.just pass at 16%

Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear cable.just pass at 16%

Fail 27 May 2015 111,889 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 104,466 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 104,381 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 97,979 miles

centre stop lamp missing

rear noise reduction bar "chopped"

Fail 15 May 2013 97,979 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp missing

rear noise reduction bar "chopped"

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,713 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,841 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,606 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,473 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,075 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 35,075 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,789 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 WWC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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