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NV51 JWU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,124 mi
Last recorded84,124 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 JWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres sidewall perished

rear crossbar corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 82,382 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks in sidewalls !

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded !

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)

Rear lateral support bar excessively corroded !

Fail 8 Jun 2011 82,375 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres have age cracks in sidewalls !

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded !

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear lateral support bar excessively corroded !

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,164 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 78,164 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,792 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 73,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 70,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 47,211 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 JWU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

NV51 JWU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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The MOT history for NV51 JWU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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