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NX51 XUR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,744 mi
Last recorded172,744 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 XUR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 172,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 149,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake application uneven

Fail 2 Sep 2015 149,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake application uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,370 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front tyres edges wearing

o/s/f slightly rough on rotation

o/s/r slightly rough on rotation

rear support bar corroded but not structure support.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 125,975 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear subframe crossbar corroded away

Pass 12 Sep 2011 121,312 miles

Rear Chassis Brace Badly Corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 116,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,503 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 105,500 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2008 88,772 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r door doesnt open from inside or outside

o/s/r door doesnt open from outside

Fail 6 Oct 2008 88,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r door doesnt open from inside or outside

o/s/r door doesnt open from outside

Pass 5 Oct 2007 72,876 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 61,436 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 50,079 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 XUR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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