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NL51 YWF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,795 mi
Last recorded48,795 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,084 miles

Heavy corrosion evident on front suspension.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,524 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,563 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 35,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,089 miles

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

brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,256 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 29,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,245 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 YWF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

NL51 YWF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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