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RX51 NSN

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,740 mi
Last recorded101,740 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,188 miles

Rear under body stiffening bar corroded away

Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre inner side wall damaged , touching rear exhaust silencer (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside mirror backing missing

Rear under body stiffening bar corroded away

Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,992 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 91,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 82,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 77,341 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 77,341 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,495 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 NSN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSN, 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 NSN registered?

RX51 NSN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RX51 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 NSN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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