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NX51 YRF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,988 mi
Last recorded51,988 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 YRF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has sidewall damage

rear noise reduction/body stiffener bar corroded loose and insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,931 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 40,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,075 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted

rear sound proffing bar is excessively corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,770 miles

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

rear subframe bolt on cross beam is corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2010 34,770 miles

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

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

rear subframe bolt on cross beam is corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,965 miles

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

rear bolt on cross beam is corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 32,961 miles

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

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

rear bolt on cross beam is corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,516 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre begining to wear on outer edges

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Fail 15 Jan 2008 29,516 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre begining to wear on outer edges

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being greased

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,510 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 YRF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

NX51 YRF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2001.

Is NX51 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX51 YRF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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