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NK51 OKS

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,973 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel

Fail 14 Oct 2015 122,951 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 115,113 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

lateral bar corrded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 115,105 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

lateral bar corrded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 109,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded to excess

offside headlamp top mount cracked but secure

Fail 30 Aug 2013 109,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded to excess

offside headlamp top mount cracked but secure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 99,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,939 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,622 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,998 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn low tread

offside rear tyre worn low on tread and perrished

Fail 22 Jul 2008 65,998 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn low tread

offside rear tyre worn low on tread and perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,874 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit, nail & small cuts

o/s/r tyre close

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre on limit, nail & small cuts

o/s/r tyre close

oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,053 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 52,053 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,137 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 OKS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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