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NX51 YHJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,075 mi
Last recorded168,075 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 168,075 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 168,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 166,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 165,169 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 146,803 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 146,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 123,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake disks corroded & liped

n/s/f anti rollbar mounting bracket cracked advise replacement

o/s/r tyre perishing & distorted

wiper blades splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2011 123,835 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake disks corroded & liped

n/s/f anti rollbar mounting bracket cracked advise replacement

o/s/r tyre perishing & distorted

wiper blades splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,416 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,247 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 48,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,782 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,253 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 YHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

NX51 YHJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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