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FN51 KUG

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,288 mi
Last recorded74,288 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 KUG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,546 miles

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

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

off-side door mirror frame has been repaired

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,963 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,189 miles

nearside front inner body damage

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,798 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 45,792 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 38,175 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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FN51 KUG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN51 KUG, 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 FN51 KUG registered?

FN51 KUG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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