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KJ51 JVK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 109,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,152 miles

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

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

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,406 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 101,406 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,239 miles

coolant leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,239 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,746 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,460 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 49,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,863 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,906 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 JVK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

KJ51 JVK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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