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LF51 NKM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

45,469 mi
Last recorded45,469 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 NKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,469 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 45,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,443 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,813 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,397 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 41,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 40,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,336 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 36,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 35,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,607 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 32,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,276 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 31,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,745 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 18,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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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LF51 NKM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LF51 NKM, 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 LF51 NKM registered?

LF51 NKM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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