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KE51 FCL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,152 mi
Last recorded103,152 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

f/reg plate chipped

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,152 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

f/reg plate chipped .f.r.discs poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,966 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

discs slightly worn

number plate cracked

rear stabiliser bar coroded

serv warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2010 83,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Oct 2010 83,300 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

accident damage repair to front end.

front registration plate cracked.

n/s wiper split.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,230 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no plate cracked.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 68,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front no plate cracked.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,112 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f front wheel steel

no rear window glass

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f front wheel steel

no rear window glass

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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KE51 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KE51 FCL, 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 KE51 FCL registered?

KE51 FCL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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