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LP51 NRK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 NRK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,501 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 96,474 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,241 miles

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

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

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

exhauast has had welding repair but silencer is corroding.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 87,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 76,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 76,671 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,199 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 59,199 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Advise Middle brake light not working

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 49,436 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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LP51 NRK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LP51 NRK, 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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LP51 NRK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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