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NU51 JWX

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,372 mi
Last recorded146,372 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 JWX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 146,372 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

osf tyre low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,047 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 143,047 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,219 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 125,458 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 117,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 110,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 102,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,844 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 95,844 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,216 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,173 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,189 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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NU51 JWX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU51 JWX, 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 NU51 JWX registered?

NU51 JWX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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