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NX51 YOP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,997 mi
Last recorded110,997 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 YOP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,997 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 110,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,202 miles

both front wiper blads split.

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

center rear seat belt locking mechanism not working but the other to seats belts ok.

slight corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules.

slight damage to off side outter sill.

slight greasing around off side outter cv boot.

slight noise to near side front wheel bearing.

uneven wear to near side rear tyre.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 106,202 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blads split.

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

center rear seat belt locking mechanism not working but the other to seats belts ok.

slight corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules.

slight damage to off side outter sill.

slight greasing around off side outter cv boot.

uneven wear to near side rear tyre.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,282 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 70,442 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boot lock missing open by pressing inner button.

Pass 28 Sep 2005

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 YOP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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