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NL51 KHH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,430 mi
Last recorded142,430 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 KHH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 142,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broke (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 140,644 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 140,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 138,399 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 138,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 132,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage neaside front

offside front cv boot clip broke but cv boot still secure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,812 miles

accident damage neaside front

offside front cv boot clip broke but cv boot still secure

Pass 25 Jan 2013 127,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 127,079 miles

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

Centre Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2012 115,003 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 114,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,092 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Front discs slightly pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 103,092 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Front discs slightly pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 93,731 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 93,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,983 miles

rear cross bar corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 74,527 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 58,141 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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NL51 KHH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 NL51 KHH, 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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NL51 KHH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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