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NK51 OSY

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,435 mi
Last recorded116,435 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 116,435 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2016 116,418 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rears along floor (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported both front to rears at rear flexis (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,327 miles

All brake pipes at rear corroding near to limit

Nearside mirror glass broken

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,327 miles

All brake pipes at rear corroding near to limit

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside mirror glass broken

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 107,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Non obligatory mirror damaged

oil warning light came on during emissions test.Test stopped

slight blow exhaust

vehicle was failing emmissions when test stopped

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,660 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 102,451 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,375 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 97,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 93,813 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 93,813 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,377 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,965 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,965 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,996 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 69,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,293 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,720 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 OSY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow 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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

NK51 OSY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is NK51 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 OSY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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