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KE51 KVA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,003 mi
Last recorded80,003 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,998 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,231 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,882 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 May 2008 64,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 64,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,187 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 60,187 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,616 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 KVA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KVA, 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 KVA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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