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NX51 YZK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,827 mi
Last recorded79,827 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 YZK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,365 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,573 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,972 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,590 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 58,824 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,824 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,776 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall starting to perish

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

Nearside lower outer suspension arm rubber split.

Off side & near side rear tyres starting to perish.

Off side front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,776 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Nearside lower outer suspension arm rubber split.

Off side & near side rear tyres starting to perish.

Off side front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,395 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2008 48,697 miles

off side and near side rear floors damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 48,686 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear floors impact damaged

Pass 2 May 2007 46,486 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 46,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,870 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 43,870 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 37,721 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 YZK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

NX51 YZK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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