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NK51 YEU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,725 miles

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

Oil leak

front registration plate detriorated close to excessive

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 80,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

front registration plate detriorated close to excessive

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,598 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,783 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,871 miles

Oil leak

rear subframe bushes & wishbone bush slight worn- light corrosion exhaust

slight corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls - appears slight corrosion brake hose

slight distorsion tyres

slight play ball joint - slight wear o/s/f bearing - slight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes - unable to fully check pads discs

Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

rear subframe bushes & wishbone bush slight worn- light corrosion exhaust

slight corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls - appears slight corrosion brake hose

slight play ball joint - slight wear o/s/f bearing - slight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes - unable to fully check pads discs

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,859 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 52,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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

tracking check

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,792 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 46,792 miles

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

rear tyres low

Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,601 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 40,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 34,043 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 YEU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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