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KL51 CEN

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,225 mi
Last recorded125,225 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 CEN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in windscreen zone a less 10mm

Fail 19 Nov 2013 125,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in windscreen zone a less 10mm

when brakes are applyed fog light shows up on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2012 116,057 miles

Clutch pedal rubber loose and insecure

Cut in sidewall of NSF tyre

Excessive movement in Engine mount

NSF road wheel buckled

NSR road wheel buckled

NSR tyre worn badly out of shape and nail in tread

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 116,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber loose and insecure

Cut in sidewall of NSF tyre

Excessive movement in Engine mount

NSF road wheel buckled

NSR road wheel buckled

NSR tyre worn badly out of shape and nail in tread

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 106,685 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 106,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower gearbox mounting bush slightly worn

N/S/R tyre stepped inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 96,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded/worn.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 96,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 87,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Nov 2008 80,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Nov 2008 80,156 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Nov 2007 70,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 70,702 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CEN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

KL51 CEN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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