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RX51 NWG

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 78,689 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded and pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror casing missing

Offside Front grease around hub assembly

both front tyres are heavily wearing on edges

corrosion on most steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,431 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen cracked but not effecting the drivers view

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,868 miles

Front Front tyres perished

Offside Front Mirror back cover missing

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front tyres perished

Offside Front Mirror back cover missing

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,846 miles

nsf brake slight bind

osf nsf tyres perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,786 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 69,052 miles

inner side of front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s door mirror damage

Pass 1 May 2012 65,554 miles

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

offside rear tyre perised tread seperating

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,930 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,930 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Green fluid leak on nearside of engine bay,possibly air-con fluid.

Parking permit over 40mm in nearside windscreen swept area.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 42,025 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 NWG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

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

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