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KD51 GVL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,230 mi
Last recorded85,230 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 GVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 85,230 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,277 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 77,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,927 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 GVL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KD51 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

KD51 GVL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is KD51 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 GVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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