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KJ51 VEH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,135 mi
Last recorded84,135 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 84,135 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

N/S/R tyre has slight sidewall damage

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 84,133 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

N/S/R tyre has slight sidewall damage

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,690 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,690 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,288 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 56,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,111 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,430 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 47,430 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,578 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 VEH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

KJ51 VEH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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