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NV51 AVW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,234 mi
Last recorded104,234 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 99,990 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 99,983 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front wheels stiff to turn

os/f tyre worn on one edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 95,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,701 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 92,693 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,418 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,805 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,398 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S door mirror secured with cable ties

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,398 miles

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

O/S door mirror secured with cable ties

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,562 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,898 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,371 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 75,237 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 75,237 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 AVW 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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

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

Is NV51 AVW safe to buy?

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