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NK51 YLU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,334 mi
Last recorded95,334 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,047 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,557 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)

both rear wheel bearings in need of inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2013 88,524 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both rear wheel bearings in need of inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,764 miles

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2010 78,700 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,759 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisey.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres getting low tread on edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 63,694 miles

front discs poor condition on inside edge.

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres getting low tread.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades clear screen but could be better.

drivers door mirror has slight damage but not affecting view.

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 YLU 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 71.4%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

NK51 YLU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is NK51 YLU safe to buy?

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