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SP51 NLX

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,439 mi
Last recorded112,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 112,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,750 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 88,638 miles

Boot lock release faulty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,932 miles

Engine turbo leaking oil.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 78,782 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,970 miles

Both front tyres are beginning to split between the treads.

Engine has a slight oil leak.

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,856 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 50,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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SP51 NLX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP51 NLX, 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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SP51 NLX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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