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RX51 NTF

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,848 mi
Last recorded133,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 133,848 miles

Oil leak

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 133,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 123,787 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 120,843 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on.engine stabalizer bar under car rubber bush worn .handbrake could do with some adjustment.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 120,843 miles

engine management light on.engine stabalizer bar under car rubber bush worn .handbrake could do with some adjustment.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 109,223 miles

engine light on

headlight repairs ok at time of retest

Fail 7 Jun 2010 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2009 94,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,845 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,857 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 NTF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 NTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 NTF registered?

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

Is RX51 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 NTF shows 11 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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