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KL51 CEK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,509 mi
Last recorded79,509 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 CEK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,509 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 79,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 76,751 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2019 76,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f ball joint rubber damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2018 73,857 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 73,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 71,291 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2017 71,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 67,885 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 67,880 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,421 miles

Oil leak

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

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

front tyres 195/60/15

rear tyres 185/60/15

Fail 29 Mar 2014 60,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

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

front tyres 195/60/15

rear tyres 185/60/15

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,338 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 56,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,540 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)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 36,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,569 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,293 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 CEK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KL51 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

KL51 CEK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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