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EX51 KJJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,199 mi
Last recorded101,199 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 KJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 101,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 101,199 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,095 miles

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

rear wiper split

seepage of grease from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor

seepage power steering pump

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

small cracks rear axle bushes

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,095 miles

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

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

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

cat to centre exhaust clamp corroded and weakened

rear wiper split

seepage of grease from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaitor

seepage power steering pump

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

small cracks rear axle bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,865 miles

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

seepage of grease from n/s/f outer c/v gaitor

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,553 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,930 miles

nearside front wheeltrim in poor condition

offside front wheeltrim in poor condition

offside rear tyre has nail in tread, does not appear to be loosing pressure

slight play in both front inner track rods. not excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front wheeltrim in poor condition

offside front wheeltrim in poor condition

offside rear tyre has nail in tread, does not appear to be loosing pressure

slight play in both front inner track rods. not excessive

Pass 3 Apr 2010 65,447 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,758 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

faint cracks in n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2008 49,758 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

faint cracks in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,770 miles

large crack in windscreen outside swept area

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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EX51 KJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EX51 KJJ, 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 EX51 KJJ registered?

EX51 KJJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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