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AJ51 KCA

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,395 mi
Last recorded188,395 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 KCA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 188,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle front bushes have play

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes on both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 188,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle front bushes have play

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes on both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 173,895 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 173,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 169,688 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 169,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 164,903 miles

Brake discs worn - rear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 158,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 153,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 148,861 miles

Brake discs worn x 4

Tyres x 4 worn 2mm +

Fail 28 Nov 2011 148,861 miles

Brake discs worn x 4

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyres x 4 worn 2mm +

Pass 27 Nov 2010 143,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 132,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 117,896 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 117,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 101,853 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 83,399 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip in front screen in zone a

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,399 miles

chip in front screen in zone a

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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AJ51 KCA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ51 KCA, 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 AJ51 KCA registered?

AJ51 KCA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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