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KE51 KUW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,777 mi
Last recorded58,777 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 KUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,777 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 58,776 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,963 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,245 miles

engine covers and under trays hide components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,245 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays hide components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,107 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,845 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,845 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,065 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,555 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 28,555 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 19,993 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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KE51 KUW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KE51 KUW, 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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KE51 KUW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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