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NG51 SKK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,199 mi
Last recorded69,199 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 SKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 57,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

drivers seat back has slight movement

offside rear tyre wall cracking

passenger seat will not fold down to gain access to rear seat

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat back has slight movement

offside rear tyre wall cracking

passenger seat will not fold down to gain access to rear seat

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat back has slight movement

offside rear tyre wall cracking

passenger seat will not fold down to gain access to rear seat

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 21 Jan 2013 53,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

No rubber on rear wiper blade

Play in drivers seat backrest

Play in front passenger seat

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing ingress of dirt

No rubber on rear wiper blade

Play in drivers seat backrest

Play in front passenger seat

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,088 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,932 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,458 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,753 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 20,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 17,255 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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NG51 SKK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG51 SKK, 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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NG51 SKK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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