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NL51 XEO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,972 mi
Last recorded111,972 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 XEO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 111,972 miles

Boot release button missing

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Both rear tyre walls slightly damaged

Front service brake veers right

Nearside rear auxiliary position lamp not working

Offside rear and nearside front road wheel rims slightly distorted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 111,972 miles

Boot release button missing

Both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Both rear tyre walls slightly damaged

Front service brake veers right

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear auxiliary position lamp not working

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear and nearside front road wheel rims slightly distorted

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 107,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 62,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 44,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 44,665 miles

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

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

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 XEO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL51 XEO shows 9 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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