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NL51 WWK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,258 mi
Last recorded125,258 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 125,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,747 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 120,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 115,292 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 115,165 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (Because of leaks) (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-to-rear, both. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking From corroded pipes (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear bolt-on cross-member corroded and incomplete

Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,408 miles

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

rear crossbrace corroded and broken off . not in mot

Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear crossbrace corroded and broken off . not in mot

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,307 miles

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)

rear stabilizer bar corroded but not in m o t

Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,248 miles

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

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

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)

rear stabilizer bar corroded but not in m o t

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,708 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 105,545 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear suspension crossbar corroded and insecure

Fail 1 May 2013 101,291 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear stabilizer bar corroded

screw in o side front tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 101,291 miles

rear stabilizer bar corroded

screw in o side front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,039 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 92,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,293 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 77,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,661 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 65,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 54,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 WWK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WWK, 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 WWK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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