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NV51 AFF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,953 mi
Last recorded164,953 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 AFF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 164,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 155,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 2 May 2015 155,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2014 147,059 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 2 May 2014 147,059 miles

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

center stop light not working

Pass 31 May 2013 140,601 miles

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2013 140,601 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2012 130,205 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 130,205 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 120,564 miles

discs in poor condition pads appear low

eml light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 106,039 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2009 105,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 96,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,231 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 80,939 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,037 miles

TWO NAILS IN O/OS/REAR TYRE

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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NV51 AFF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV51 AFF, 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 NV51 AFF registered?

NV51 AFF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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