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NL51 ZPS

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 ZPS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 90,729 miles

Both front tyre's 3m on tread

Front Tyre's worn on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tracking check

Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury radio aerial (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm /thin edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread /thin to bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2019 86,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

noise n/s front wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,013 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,634 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 82,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,184 miles

Front Inner BRAKE DISC'S CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 69,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 64,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 64,930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 64,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn on innside edge

Pass 23 May 2012 57,404 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 57,404 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,489 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 51,489 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 42,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,093 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 34,093 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 25,254 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 15,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 15,291 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,282 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 ZPS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZPS, 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 ZPS registered?

NL51 ZPS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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