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NL51 WNK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,848 miles

slight tight spot in steering.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,695 miles

damage to n/s/f wing/sill section.

n/s ABS cog ring starting to open up.

n/s wing mirror glass damaged.

o/s/r brake pipe surface rust/corrosion.

slight free play o/s/f roll bar to arm bush.

slight knock (internal steering rack)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 88,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

damage to n/s/f wing/sill section.

n/s ABS cog ring starting to open up.

n/s wing mirror glass damaged.

o/s/r brake pipe surface rust/corrosion.

slight free play o/s/f roll bar to arm bush.

slight knock (internal steering rack)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,685 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion rear noise bar

damage n/s/f abs ring

Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion rear noise bar

damage n/s/f abs ring

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,867 miles

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

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

corrosion rear nosie bar by rear axle

Fail 12 Feb 2014 80,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion rear nosie bar by rear axle

crack in o/s/f abs ring

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,761 miles

corrosion to rear lateral bar

Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,645 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,635 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,152 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 53,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,699 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 47,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 32,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,125 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 WNK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NL51 WNK, 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 WNK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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