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RX51 NNG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 NNG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,691 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,691 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 76,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,222 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,434 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air con. clutch plate rattling

coolant on min.

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2010 67,411 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air con. clutch plate rattling

coolant on min.

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,867 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 60,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 47,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,701 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 NNG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX51 NNG, 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 NNG registered?

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

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