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NV51 AUX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,238 mi
Last recorded141,238 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 AUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 141,238 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2015 141,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 136,848 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 136,847 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 132,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 27 Feb 2013 132,709 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2012 128,938 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 128,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,683 miles

rear vibration bar corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 124,683 miles

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

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

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

rear vibration bar corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2010 119,990 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,191 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 110,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2007 101,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear inner tail lamp not working

Unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 4 Jan 2007 101,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear inner tail lamp not working

Unable to open offside rear door from outside

Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,617 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade slightly split †

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 AUX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 AUX, 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 AUX registered?

NV51 AUX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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