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NK51 RKE

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 92,050 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 92,050 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,450 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 May 2013 80,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2012 75,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 8 May 2012 75,137 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 12 May 2011 70,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2011 70,209 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2010 64,657 miles

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

nearside front headlight unit loose

Fail 13 May 2010 64,657 miles

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

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

nearside front headlight unit loose

Pass 11 May 2009 59,830 miles

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

nail /tack in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2009 59,830 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nail /tack in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 55,367 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,367 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 50,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,253 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 47,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 RKE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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