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NK51 NZD

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,565 mi
Last recorded156,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 NZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 156,565 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 156,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 146,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 May 2014 133,658 miles

handbrake lever damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 24 May 2014 133,491 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 May 2013 122,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 16 May 2013 122,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake disc pitted

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 31 May 2012 112,270 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing and corroding

Fail 29 May 2012 112,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing and corroding

Pass 23 May 2011 97,407 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 May 2010 86,878 miles

front brake discs wearing and corroding

Pass 29 May 2009 77,375 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 21 May 2008 66,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NK51 NZD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NK51 NZD, 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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NK51 NZD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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