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KJ51 VDE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,919 mi
Last recorded113,919 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 113,919 miles

REAR AXLE CROSSBAR CORRODED

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDE FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,483 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 107,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONTS (3.5.1g)

Braking system leaking O/S/R (3.6.A.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort O/S NOT WORKING (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S/R NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 103,332 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT LEAK/DAMP O/S/R BRAKE

Fail 14 Feb 2015 98,764 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 98,764 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,099 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,279 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly [flat spot]

play in engine mount/stabalizer [underside rubber bush worn]

play in nearside and offside outer track rod ball joints.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 84,279 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly [flat spot]

play in engine mount/stabalizer [underside rubber bush worn]

play in nearside and offside outer track rod ball joints.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 64,441 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,441 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,421 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,780 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 36,780 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,055 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005

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 VDE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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