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KL51 KZD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,017 mi
Last recorded110,017 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 KZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,017 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,271 miles

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

Rear lateral bar corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 103,271 miles

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

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

Rear lateral bar corroded.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 83,578 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,578 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,740 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,740 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 57,243 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,243 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,200 miles

Front and rear number plates reflective backings are lifting and becoming dirty

Fail 31 Jan 2006 51,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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 KZD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KZD, 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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KL51 KZD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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