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RX51 NXL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 NXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 75,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked and broken (1.6 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Possible water pump ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,344 miles

Coolant leak coolant leak from engine. ()

Screen washers poor, but do clear screen at this time.

Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,344 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe leaking LHR behind shield. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant leak from engine. ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam RH low beam not working - replace bulb -PRS. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Screen washers poor, but do clear screen at this time.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 66,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RHF lower outer ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play RH track rod end slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,440 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high LH & RG low Beam too high, adjusted. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,642 miles

Offside Rear brake is sticking on slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2015 53,076 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 53,076 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,903 miles

surface cracks in front tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,328 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 50,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 47,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 47,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 47,040 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 47,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2010 42,579 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 39,759 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 39,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 36,747 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,968 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,924 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 NXL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

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

Is RX51 NXL safe to buy?

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