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RV51 NBG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

111,618 mi
Last recorded111,618 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 NBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 111,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 111,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no reading (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,704 miles

Front Inner discs poor condition

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel dragging

Offside Front check strap snapped

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres perishing

slight blow exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2024 109,704 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner discs poor condition

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel dragging

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres perishing

slight blow exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2023 108,592 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

O/S headlight beam pattern weak

Slight play in both rack ends

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,592 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15-84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split

N/S/F tyre perished and worn on both edges

O/S headlight beam pattern weak

Slight play in both rack ends

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2022 105,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS DRIVESHAFT RELUCTOR RING (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,867 miles

Both front tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Slight exhaust leak (centre pipe)

Slight oil leak (gearbox and engine oil)

Fail 12 Oct 2021 102,867 miles

Both front tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight exhaust leak (centre pipe)

Slight oil leak (gearbox and engine oil)

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,062 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

engine and gearbox misting oil around them

front discs pitted

gearbox steady soft

slight blow from cat converter

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,667 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 91,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,286 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 88,286 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 84,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15/84H (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,520 miles

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15/84H AND WORN HARD ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front TYRE PERISHING

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,740 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE . INNER EDGE NEARING CORDS

Fail 10 Oct 2014 76,740 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGE . INNER EDGE NEARING CORDS

Fail 7 Oct 2013 71,375 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,375 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,163 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 52,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,469 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,001 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 35,001 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,038 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn close to wear bars on outer edge.

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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RV51 NBG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 RV51 NBG, 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 RV51 NBG registered?

RV51 NBG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RV51 NBG shows 37 tests with a 56.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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