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NL51 WWM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,218 mi
Last recorded118,218 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2015 118,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 115,134 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriated

nearside front fog light damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2014 115,134 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres deteriated

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 102,634 miles

N/S/F FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,261 miles

2 small chips in zone a smaller than 10mm

both front brake disc inner condition very poor

crankshaft pulley becoming de bonded

n/s/f fog light glass broken

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f door mirror backing missing

Fail 27 Jan 2012 92,261 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

2 small chips in zone a smaller than 10mm

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

both front brake disc inner condition very poor

crankshaft pulley becoming de bonded

n/s/f fog light glass broken

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f door mirror backing missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,646 miles

front ABS wires insecure in front arches.

nearside front seatbelt fraying

nearside front tyre wall cut-not to chords

offside front wheel inner rim distorted

rear crossbrace bar excessively corroded

wipers smear

Fail 1 Feb 2010 69,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front ABS wires insecure in front arches.

nearside front seatbelt fraying

nearside front tyre wall cut-not to chords

offside front wheel inner rim distorted

rear crossbrace bar excessively corroded

wipers smear

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 53,331 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,251 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,639 miles

o/s door mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear recommend replacement.

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 WWM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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