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NL51 YVX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,233 mi
Last recorded151,233 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 151,233 miles

Engine management light on dash.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 151,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer 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 Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

passenger door catch missing Boot (6.2.B.2)

Engine management light on dash.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 137,415 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 125,786 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 125,772 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,769 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 104,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,027 miles

Airbag light showing

Engine management light showing

Front wheel alignment ASAP

Loose jubilee clip on nearside front cv joint

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Airbag light showing

Engine management light showing

Lateral floor pan bar heavily corroded

Loose jubilee clip on nearside front cv joint

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 64,555 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 64,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 54,790 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 38,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 38,943 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 YVX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

NL51 YVX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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