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NL51 YXE

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 YXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,862 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,948 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The rear brake hose metal ends are showing some signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,214 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear on the inner surfaces.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,230 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 55,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

The rear crossmember forward of the rear axle is heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 49,923 miles

petrol tank bar corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,065 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 37,266 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 YXE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

NL51 YXE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is NL51 YXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 YXE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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