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KJ51 JTU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,593 mi
Last recorded66,593 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 JTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,276 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,143 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 60,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,108 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,108 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,995 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2015 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged A.B.S wire insecure (3.4.3)

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,129 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,850 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,460 miles

rear tyres cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2011 36,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,165 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,127 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,106 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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KJ51 JTU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ51 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

KJ51 JTU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is KJ51 JTU safe to buy?

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