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KCZ 5169

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,207 mi
Last recorded69,207 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 5169
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,207 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,002 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

h/brake button sticks

osr tyre has nail in

front tyres 3mm

poss front pads low/discs poor condition/thin

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,002 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 61,002 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,349 miles

power steering oil level low

power steering pump damp in oil

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,882 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 52,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,132 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,447 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 38,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,892 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 28,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,755 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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KCZ 5169 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,400cc petrol 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 KCZ 5169, 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 KCZ 5169 registered?

KCZ 5169 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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