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NX51 YGC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,598 mi
Last recorded112,598 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,598 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing fluffing on the edge of the webbing

Offside Rear child seat fitted to to belt not allowing a full inspection of belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel in park brake lever but not to stop (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside and offside brake disc faces are slightly corroded

Rear tail gate outer release handle missing to open hatch

Fail 3 Sep 2015 112,598 miles

Battery insecure re clipped (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber badly torn . blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front seat belt webbing fluffing on the edge of the webbing

Offside Rear child seat fitted to to belt not allowing a full inspection of belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel in park brake lever but not to stop (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside and offside brake disc faces are slightly corroded

Rear tail gate outer release handle missing to open hatch

Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,713 miles

Advise front number plate centre spacing between letters and numbers at max

Advise offside front seat belt webbing starting to fray/ fuff on the side

Advise rear tailgate release centre button missing from handle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

battery held secure by screws at the side

Fail 13 Aug 2014 107,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Advise bonnet release is sticking

Advise front number plate centre spacing between letters and numbers at max

Advise offside front seat belt webbing starting to fray/ fuff on the side

Advise rear tailgate release centre button missing from handle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise front number plate spacing between numbers and letters is at max

offside front drivers seat belt starting to fray/ fluff on the edge of the webing

rear tail gate release handle missing , but can still be opened for access

Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front number plate spacing between numbers and letters is at max

offside front drivers seat belt starting to fray/ fluff on the edge of the webing

rear tail gate release handle missing , but can still be opened for access

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracked around sidewall and tread

Fail 11 Aug 2012 95,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre cracked around sidewall and tread

Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,863 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 87,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 87,753 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,387 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 78,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 60,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 60,660 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,430 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 YGC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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