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RX51 NTA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,528 mi
Last recorded120,528 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 120,528 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front out of shape (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,367 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 119,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,387 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,781 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,306 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Oct 2012 94,306 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,239 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear light lens cracked.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear light lens cracked.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,629 miles

n/s/r light cluster cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r light cluster cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2009 84,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to front brake discs

strong advise damage to front no plate

strong advise wear to n/s o/s front tyres on edges

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,326 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

strong advise damage to front no plate

strong advise wear to n/s o/s front tyres on edges

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar bush

Pass 13 Sep 2008 80,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2006 68,627 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly cracked on the inner sidewall.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 63,270 miles

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

slight scratches front screen

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 NTA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NTA, 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 NTA registered?

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

Is RX51 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 NTA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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