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KL51 KXB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,382 mi
Last recorded150,382 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

rear lateral bar corroded and incomplete

Fail 23 Feb 2017 150,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with all lamps (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (6.3.1d)

rear lateral bar corroded and incomplete

Pass 19 Feb 2016 137,161 miles

2. Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

2. Plastic tank insecure under wheel arch.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 137,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

2. Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

2. Plastic tank insecure under wheel arch.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 125,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 125,194 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,125 miles

eml on

lateral bar holed and corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 112,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

lateral bar holed and corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,414 miles

1.rear axle support pannel corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 98,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1.rear axle support pannel corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,359 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,406 miles

Advise Rear chassis surport bar corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 79,406 miles

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

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

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

Advise Rear chassis surport bar corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,759 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,966 miles

front discs very corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,126 miles

advise bar in front of rear suspension corroded replace as soon as possible

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,081 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,298 miles

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

both number plate slightly mart

both wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,577 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 44,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nail in o/s/front tyre

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 KXB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

KL51 KXB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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