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NX51 XUM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,954 mi
Last recorded111,954 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 XUM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 111,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D-bushes crack and perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,304 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 111,300 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,010 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot switch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot switch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft boot leaking gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 107,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft boot leaking gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,982 miles

Oil leak gear oil ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracked / perished no cord or ply exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked / perished no cord or ply exposed (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gear oil ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

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

all wipers split

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,507 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 103,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,986 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,390 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,926 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,167 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,098 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,993 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 XUM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUM, 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 NX51 XUM registered?

NX51 XUM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NX51 XUM safe to buy?

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