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KJ51 BBU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 106,858 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front steel road wheel fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,886 miles

n/s headlamp loose

o/s door shut corroded not to excess

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlamp loose

o/s door shut corroded not to excess

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,933 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2012 86,847 miles

both rear tyres perishing & split on outer & inside sidewalls

gear box damp

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,134 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,133 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,092 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 69,092 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,369 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 66,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,335 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,530 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

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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KJ51 BBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KJ51 BBU, 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 KJ51 BBU registered?

KJ51 BBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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