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RX51 NFV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,703 mi
Last recorded79,703 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 NFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,879 miles

Both front tyre's cracking perishing sidewalls.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,879 miles

Both front tyre's cracking perishing sidewalls.

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,953 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,953 miles

NO REAR SEATS FITTED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,415 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,189 miles

front inner brake discs corroded

n/s/r shock weeping

o/s/r tyre treads nailed

Fail 11 Apr 2014 53,189 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front inner brake discs corroded

n/s/r shock weeping

o/s/r tyre treads nailed

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,123 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracks

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,212 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,523 miles

hazard warning light switch weak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,395 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine noise

Fail 21 Feb 2009 45,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine noise

Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 26,906 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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RX51 NFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX51 NFV, 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 RX51 NFV registered?

RX51 NFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 NFV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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