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KL51 XRA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,172 mi
Last recorded145,172 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 XRA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 145,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 145,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 132,008 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,643 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door corroded at bottom

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 131,642 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door corroded at bottom

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges and cracking but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear rusty disks (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,473 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REARS INNERS REARS OUTERS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,473 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REARS INNERS REARS OUTERS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,164 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Offside Front mirror taped

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides o/s rear worst boarderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 124,162 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rears side of exhaust (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Offside Front mirror taped

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides o/s rear worst boarderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,456 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

various rusty chassis components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,074 miles

handbrake only just meets minimum requirement of 16% efficiency

offside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 16 Apr 2014 117,743 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 117,689 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 113,587 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,141 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 109,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 105,993 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade slightly torn

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,311 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 101,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 101,583 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,476 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 89,476 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XRA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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