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KJ51 VDP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,922 mi
Last recorded148,922 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 148,922 miles

front brakes binding and fluctuating,,,will need attention

Fail 31 Mar 2016 148,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes binding and fluctuating,,,will need attention

Pass 22 Apr 2015 142,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake starting to bind on

Fail 22 Apr 2015 142,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f brake starting to bind on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 135,515 miles

all tyres worn

front brakes starting to bind on

Fail 22 Apr 2014 135,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn

front brakes starting to bind on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 128,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 128,090 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 121,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 121,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 114,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 14 Apr 2010 106,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes worn

front tyres on/near limit... poor

Pass 14 Apr 2010 106,505 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres on/near limit... poor

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,463 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2009 98,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,895 miles

Engine is noisy at water pump / cam belt area.

Nearside door mirror is partially insecure and housing backing is missing.

Outer cv boots are very greasy.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 89,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine is noisy at water pump / cam belt area.

Nearside door mirror is partially insecure and housing backing is missing.

Outer cv boots are very greasy.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 58,693 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 VDP 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 57.1%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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