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NX51 YHL

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,362 mi
Last recorded121,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 121,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

O/S/F WASHER JET IS POOR

O/S/F WIPER IS SLIGHTLY TORN

REAR BAR INFRONT OF REAR AXLE IS HEAVLY CORRODED

REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING IS UN-SERVICABLE

Fail 18 Jun 2012 121,291 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH MAIM FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IS SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

O/S/F WASHER JET IS POOR

O/S/F WIPER IS SLIGHTLY TORN

REAR BAR INFRONT OF REAR AXLE IS HEAVLY CORRODED

REAR GEARBOX MOUNTING IS UN-SERVICABLE

Pass 22 Jun 2011 116,442 miles

nsf abs ring snapped

osf brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2011 116,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

bottom engine mount insecure

nsf abs ring snapped

nsr wheel has slight buckel

osf brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 111,049 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 111,001 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,280 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 99,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,108 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,260 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 39,281 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 YHL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

NX51 YHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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