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KM51 HMY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,604 mi
Last recorded167,604 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 HMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 167,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 166,853 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 166,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 165,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 164,613 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 164,157 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 May 2019 161,633 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,484 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

rear boot lock in-operative, central locking motor is jammed and requires a new one, but still secures in the closed position

Fail 18 Apr 2018 158,484 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

rear boot lock in-operative, central locking motor is jammed and requires a new one, but still secures in the closed position

Pass 21 Apr 2017 155,548 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Apr 2016 150,847 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 150,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front brake binding on

rear suspension lateral bar corroded and broken off

Pass 25 Apr 2014 134,444 miles

Inner 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)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear suspension laterial bar corrodid

Fail 25 Apr 2014 134,444 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear suspension laterial bar corrodid

Pass 17 Apr 2013 125,402 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 125,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,124 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 112,124 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 101,372 miles

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear door not opening from outside

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,422 miles

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

N/S/R door not opening from outside.

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 90,422 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)

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

N/S/R door not opening from outside.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,091 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 80,091 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,830 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 22,876 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KM51 HMY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM51 HMY, 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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KM51 HMY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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