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KG51 KUK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,143 mi
Last recorded130,143 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 KUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 130,143 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread,n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2017 124,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,299 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts around side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,855 miles

Slight bulge in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 93,882 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,892 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,206 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 79,206 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 71,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,323 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 51,328 miles

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

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

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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KG51 KUK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KG51 KUK, 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 KG51 KUK registered?

KG51 KUK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is KG51 KUK safe to buy?

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