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KJ51 KVP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Anker rod rusted (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Anker rod rusted (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3mm tread

offside front wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,566 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,113 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment lamp on

rear support bar that is bolted between inner sills that holds abs wires is VERY corroded and it is advised that this is replaced very soon

Fail 8 Jan 2013 72,096 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

floor support arm that bolts to both inner sills and has the ABS wires clipped to it is very corroded and should be replaced

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,149 miles

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)

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near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,012 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no signs of cambelt ever been changed

Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,722 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no signs of cambelt ever been changed

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,196 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,090 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 24,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,888 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 21,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KVP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 KVP, 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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KJ51 KVP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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