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NR51 JAM

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,822 mi
Last recorded80,822 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR51 JAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 80,822 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 80,369 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs show wear

Fail 25 Jan 2025 80,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs show wear

Pass 27 Jan 2024 79,591 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,709 miles

Gearbox mounting defective marked red ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 67,622 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 63,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,892 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,207 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 55,250 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,902 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,644 miles

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

offside rear seat belt twisted right at end of belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,345 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,652 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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NR51 JAM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NR51 JAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NR51 JAM registered?

NR51 JAM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is NR51 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR51 JAM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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