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NL51 YTV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,727 mi
Last recorded141,727 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,727 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,610 miles

'Engine Managment/glow plug light' illuminated

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Stabiliser bar bush worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 138,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

'Engine Managment/glow plug light' illuminated

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine Stabiliser bar bush worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 134,484 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 134,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 129,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2012 129,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,836 miles

o/s rear door unable to open from outside

Fail 5 Apr 2011 123,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s rear door unable to open from outside

Pass 6 May 2010 117,711 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 117,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,848 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 109,848 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2008 101,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2008 101,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 92,248 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 92,248 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2006 78,725 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,725 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 YTV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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