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NV51 AVG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,613 mi
Last recorded166,613 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 166,613 miles

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

rear body brace corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2016 166,520 miles

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

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

rear body brace corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 158,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 158,168 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 149,356 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 149,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 139,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 130,982 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 130,982 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 120,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2011 120,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2010 110,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 110,746 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,560 miles

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

slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 7 Jan 2009 103,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play both inner rack joints

Pass 7 Jan 2008 98,120 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 98,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 85,808 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,881 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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NV51 AVG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NV51 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

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

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