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KE51 KRX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,103 mi
Last recorded140,103 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 140,103 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 140,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 136,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 126,669 miles

o/s and n/s outer rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,095 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 125,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 122,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 118,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 118,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 111,314 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 111,314 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low (inner pad)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear shock absorber leaking

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear engine/gearbox mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2008 103,657 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 103,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 84,937 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 71,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

front wipers poor

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 KRX 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 KRX, 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 KRX registered?

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

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