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NX51 UZE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,106 mi
Last recorded137,106 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 UZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 137,106 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,204 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 122,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear bracing bar corroded to holes in 3 places

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 121,939 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil on minimum

Rear bracing bar corroded to holes in 3 places

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt as child seat fitted

oil leak from engine lower engine covered in oil

Pass 16 May 2011 105,093 miles

both front brake discs pitted

nearside rear door wont open from the outside

Pass 4 Jun 2010 102,353 miles

CORROSION IN REAR CROSS MEMBER

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CORROSION IN REAR CROSS MEMBER

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,766 miles

ball joint rubbers split

chip in windscreen

front tyre low on tread

o/s rear inner sidelight inop

Fail 19 Jan 2009 94,766 miles

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

ball joint rubbers split

chip in windscreen

front tyre low on tread

o/s rear inner sidelight inop

Pass 18 Jan 2008 78,942 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 78,942 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,943 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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NX51 UZE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 NX51 UZE, 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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NX51 UZE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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