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NK51 XWP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,629 mi
Last recorded108,629 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 XWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2013 108,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Note: Exhaust is deteriorated.

Note: Nearside front tyre is deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 108,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Note: Exhaust is deteriorated.

Note: Nearside front tyre is deteriorated.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 99,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 99,858 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 94,184 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,184 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 89,246 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 83,805 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,805 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 79,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 72,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,637 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 63,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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 XWP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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