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RX51 NVV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,432 mi
Last recorded130,432 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,432 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,132 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 127,090 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 121,633 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 121,633 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,711 miles

ac compressor disconected

airbag light on

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge due to under inflation

Fail 12 Jan 2013 99,669 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge due to under inflation

ac compressor disconected

airbag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 77,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 67,888 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,840 miles

Air bag light stays on

Fail 21 Jan 2009 56,840 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Air bag light stays on

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,445 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

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 NVV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

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

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