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NX51 YPC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,380 mi
Last recorded136,380 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 YPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,380 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 136,380 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 130,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,038 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,519 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

Fail 18 Aug 2015 111,519 miles

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

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,159 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2014 101,159 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,581 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,443 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear very close to limit and perishing, nearside front tyre ON LIMIT, offside front tyre wearing on edges geting low

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,443 miles

nearside rear very close to limit and perishing, nearside front tyre ON LIMIT, offside front tyre wearing on edges geting low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 74,386 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,220 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 71,220 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 68,950 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,950 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,949 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,383 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 46,965 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 YPC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

NX51 YPC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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