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NK51 OKU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,924 mi
Last recorded115,924 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 OKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,924 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 115,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear noise bar corroded and holes

Pass 13 Jun 2015 107,081 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 107,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,982 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 94,706 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 91,110 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 88,333 miles

front inner discs heavily pitted and scored

Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 69,271 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,493 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 54,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 OKU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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