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NK51 XYL

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 XYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 94,839 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,472 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 90,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 87,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Inner Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,656 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake peddal rubber worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,656 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake peddal rubber worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,943 miles

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

lower engine mount worn

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

windscreen scored/scratched

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

lower engine mount worn

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

windscreen scored/scratched

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,258 miles

advise scores scratches on windscreen

bonnet catch stiff to operate

offside front brake disc excessively corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,258 miles

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

advise scores scratches on windscreen

bonnet catch stiff to operate

offside front brake disc excessively corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 70,230 miles

drivers door handle damaged(external)

windsreen scored/scratched

Fail 10 Nov 2010 70,207 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

drivers door handle damaged(external)

windsreen scored/scratched

Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,188 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge(advise tracking check)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,876 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 Nov 2008 56,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

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

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

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

advise wear/corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 49,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,162 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 XYL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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