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NX51 YZG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

111,342 mi
Last recorded111,342 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 YZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,342 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 111,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside rear and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

boot release button loose

nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

nearside washer jet blocked , offside covers both sides

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

slight tint to front headlight bulbs

Fail 7 Mar 2016 105,909 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside rear and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

boot release button loose

nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

nearside washer jet blocked , offside covers both sides

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

slight tint to front headlight bulbs

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 97,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,431 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

anti slip provision missing from clutch pedal

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

anti slip provision missing from clutch pedal

steering rack damp

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,454 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,454 miles

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

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

brake fluid level is low

front wiper blades are perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,819 miles

both front brake discs are pitted

both rear tyres are low on tread

brake fluid level is low

Pass 23 Apr 2011 62,778 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 62,778 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,325 miles

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

advise - n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2010 56,325 miles

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

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

advise - n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,425 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,425 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,413 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,883 miles

offside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 29 Aug 2006 38,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

cut in offside front tyre

offside rear door cannot be opened from outside

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 YZG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

NX51 YZG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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