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NK51 OKN

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,025 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 87,011 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Battery insecure likely to short positive to body (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,516 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 84,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,959 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

coolant level low

exhaust flexy slight deteriated

rear lower gearbox mounting slight deteriated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,942 miles

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

coolant level low

exhaust flexy slight deteriated

rear lower gearbox mounting slight deteriated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 78,918 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,899 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 76,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,879 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 73,879 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,347 miles

front passenger seat tilt mechanism to allow access to rear not working

fungus on rear seats

offside front foglight glass broken and not working

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,288 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,938 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,553 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 43,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OKN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKN, 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 NK51 OKN registered?

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

Is NK51 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 OKN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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