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X871 NKM

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,155 mi
Last recorded58,155 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX871 NKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,155 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded on every joint

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is corroded on every joint

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,359 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts to the tread and sidewalls not reaching cords

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT DISCS PITTING

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

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,340 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,339 miles

Both rear tyre heavily perished and cracking

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,472 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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X871 NKM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X871 NKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X871 NKM registered?

X871 NKM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X871 NKM safe to buy?

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