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KD51 GVF

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,040 mi
Last recorded133,040 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 GVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,034 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,519 miles

front fog lights damaged

oil leak

rear view mirror missing

Fail 11 Apr 2013 103,672 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,672 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 92,718 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,241 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

near side front mirror damaged

near side head lamp aim only just in limits

both front fog lamps have broken glaas exposed

Fail 2 Jan 2008 80,241 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

near side front mirror damaged

near side head lamp aim only just in limits

both front fog lamps have broken glaas exposed

Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,920 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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KD51 GVF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD51 GVF, 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 KD51 GVF registered?

KD51 GVF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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