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NK51 VYM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,886 mi
Last recorded143,886 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 VYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 143,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre bold on edge

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 132,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre bold on edge

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,924 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,352 miles

play in o/s/f steering rack tie rod

Pass 3 Aug 2011 105,245 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,803 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's heavily corroded on inside

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 83,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 64,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 59,821 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 VYM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

NK51 VYM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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