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NK51 OKJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,068 mi
Last recorded80,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 80,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 70,052 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 70,052 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,324 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

TIMING BELT 60K

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,324 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

TIMING BELT 60K

Fail 23 Oct 2007 50,251 miles

IDOL CONTROL VALVE NOISEY

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,251 miles

IDOL CONTROL VALVE NOISEY

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,496 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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NK51 OKJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NK51 OKJ, 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 OKJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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