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NK51 VML

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,942 mi
Last recorded66,942 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,223 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 64,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,760 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 62,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 61,181 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,830 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 59,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,784 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,177 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,177 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,041 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 51,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 51,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,393 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,469 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,492 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,702 miles

offside front tyre outer wall cut not showing cords

Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,137 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 VML is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VML, 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 VML registered?

NK51 VML is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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