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CK51 EXV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,312 mi
Last recorded152,312 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 EXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 152,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake service

near side rear tyre is bald on the edges of tread and justlegal

near side rear tyre signes of been ran flat and side walls slightly damaged

off side front outer cv boot clip is caught around abs phonic ring ... abs light not affected .

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

off side of windscreen has a crack in lower corner but not within the swept area

Fail 23 Mar 2013 152,287 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake service

front brake discs are pitted

front brake pads look low

near side rear tyre is bald on the edges of tread and justlegal

near side rear tyre signes of been ran flat and side walls slightly damaged

off side front outer cv boot clip is caught around abs phonic ring ... abs light not affected .

off side front tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

off side of windscreen has a crack in lower corner but not within the swept area

Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crack in off of screen ... not within the swept area

front brake discs pitted

o/s/r seat belt slight fraying but still within limits

rear brakes noisey when aplyed

underside is undersealed and difficult to inspect

off side front tyre is bald on the inner egde of tread and only just legal

Fail 28 Feb 2012 133,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

crack in off of screen ... not within the swept area

front brake discs pitted

rear brakes noisey when aplyed

underside is undersealed and difficult to inspect

off side front tyre is bald on the inner egde of tread and only just legal

Pass 26 Feb 2011 121,104 miles

Both front seat backs slightly loose but locked in upright position

Brake discs pitted and worn slightly

Centre rear brake light inop

N/s/f floor drain hole area damaged

N/s/f fog light damaged

N/s/f wiper slightly worn

N/s/r tyre close to fouling wheel arch cover

O/s/f tyre inner edge worn

O/s/r seat belt frayed slightly

O/s/r tyre perished and cracked and just legal 1.6mm

Oil leak

Rear exhaust back box rubber bush perished and split

Spare tyre perished and close to legal limit

Steering rack and pipe/hose to rack slightly damp and o/s arm has slight play

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Both front seat backs slightly loose but locked in upright position

Brake discs pitted and worn slightly

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre rear brake light inop

N/s/f floor drain hole area damaged

N/s/f fog light damaged

N/s/f wiper slightly worn

N/s/r tyre close to fouling wheel arch cover

O/s/f tyre inner edge worn

O/s/r seat belt frayed slightly

O/s/r tyre perished and cracked and just legal 1.6mm

Oil leak

Rear exhaust back box rubber bush perished and split

Spare tyre perished and close to legal limit

Steering rack and pipe/hose to rack slightly damp and o/s arm has slight play

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 86,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 56,424 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 45,011 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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CK51 EXV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CK51 EXV, 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 CK51 EXV registered?

CK51 EXV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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