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AP51 KZZ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,334 mi
Last recorded117,334 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 117,334 miles

Central Rear Lower Brace stability bar corroded.

Front Number plate cracked.

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror glass cracked. (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,672 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 112,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate damaged

high level rear light not working

n/s/r exhaust secured with cable ties

Pass 30 Aug 2012 87,283 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level rear light not working

Fail 29 Aug 2012 87,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level rear light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,797 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2010 74,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 67,129 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 60,139 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 60,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,523 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,523 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 48,081 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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AP51 KZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AP51 KZZ, 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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AP51 KZZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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