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NX51 YPU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 YPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,430 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 77,428 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,159 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 66,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,243 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 55,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,986 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,136 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 YPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

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

Is NX51 YPU safe to buy?

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