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NL51 WZO

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,671 mi
Last recorded174,671 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 174,671 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 158,844 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Oct 2010 138,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,122 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 123,644 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 123,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,649 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 82,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,364 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 72,364 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 59,974 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WZO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZO, 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 WZO registered?

NL51 WZO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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