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KL51 CBX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 CBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,732 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,323 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 96,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 88,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,925 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective badly worn ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 83,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,676 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 75,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,849 miles

engine & gearbox oil leaks

rear cross brace heavily corroded and broken

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,309 miles

rear lower cross bace heavily corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,309 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear lower cross bace heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 63,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from nearside front inner cv gaitor.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,517 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,708 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 53,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,952 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,434 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,434 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre - not repairable

Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,840 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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KL51 CBX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 KL51 CBX, 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 KL51 CBX registered?

KL51 CBX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is KL51 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 CBX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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