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NX51 VRE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,382 mi
Last recorded115,382 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 VRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,382 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 115,381 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at centre join on exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Lock/button missing at tailgate to open.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noisy when rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft gearbox oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 93,598 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Character spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at centre join on exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lock/button missing at tailgate to open.

Nearside Front ABS wiring routed incorrectly.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noisy when rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft gearbox oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger door does not open fully due to body damage.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,499 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 79,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,471 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 78,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,905 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,905 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,520 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,803 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,803 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,701 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 73,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,321 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,374 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 71,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,887 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,471 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 55,527 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 55,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,292 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 VRE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NX51 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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