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KE51 FDV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,746 mi
Last recorded94,746 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 94,746 miles

aux belt perished

offside front fog light lens cracked

oil leak from driveshaft oil seals

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,724 miles

crack in offside front fog light len's

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,164 miles

crack in offside front fog light len's

oil leak

slight rumble from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,386 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,536 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside headlamp lower fixings broken (aim correct)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,450 miles

nearside headlamp lower fixings broken (aim correct)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,209 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,209 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,116 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,339 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 57,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of grease weaping from both cv boots

slight scoring to screen

Fail 4 Sep 2006 46,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,662 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 46,661 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FDV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KE51 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

KE51 FDV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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