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NX51 YHF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

206,445 mi
Last recorded206,445 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 206,445 miles

Nearside Front worn inside edge

Nearside Rear pearished

Offside Front inside edge

Offside Rear uneven tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight scratching (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 206,445 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front worn inside edge

Nearside Rear pearished

Offside Front inside edge

Offside Rear uneven tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight scratching (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 192,344 miles

Rear anti vibration bar corroded and deteriorated

fuel hose rubbing on engine cover

Fail 8 May 2017 192,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear anti vibration bar corroded and deteriorated

fuel hose rubbing on engine cover

Pass 21 Apr 2016 183,803 miles

Alternator belt perished

possible coolant leak from engine

Fail 14 Apr 2016 183,802 miles

Fuel hose excessively chafed rubbing on engine cover (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top mount broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Alternator belt perished

possible coolant leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2015 170,762 miles

alternator belt perished

oil contaminating rubber bushes on engine stabilizer bar

oil leaks from engine

engine oil leaking on to catalyst exhaust outer casing

Fail 1 Apr 2015 170,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt perished

oil contaminating rubber bushes on engine stabilizer bar

oil leaks from engine

engine oil leaking on to catalyst exhaust outer casing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 159,874 miles

offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2014 159,874 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

nearside middle sill dented

offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 151,716 miles

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre needs renewing as soon as possible [worn on edge]

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Apr 2013 151,716 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre needs renewing as soon as possible [worn on edge]

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 140,978 miles

coolant leavel low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 140,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leavel low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 125,770 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 125,768 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 104,273 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 104,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,479 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 77,477 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 65,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,746 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 58,746 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YHF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 YHF, 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 YHF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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