MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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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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