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NK51 VZW

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,241 mi
Last recorded57,241 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes application slightly uneven

Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,229 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,842 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 51,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

c/v gaiters poor security

front/rear brake imbalance

Fail 1 Nov 2011 48,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,541 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 20,213 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 VZW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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