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KM51 HMZ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,537 mi
Last recorded129,537 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 HMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 129,537 miles

Oil leak

inner brake discs and pads worn

nearside front headlight bracket broke but secure

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside front seat tilt handle inop but locked in upright position

offside front track rod end has slight play

offside front wheel arch covers loose but not fouling

service light on

slight damage to nearside boot floor

Fail 3 Nov 2010 129,537 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

inner brake discs and pads worn

nearside front headlight bracket broke but secure

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside front seat tilt handle inop but locked in upright position

offside front track rod end has slight play

offside front wheel arch covers loose but not fouling

service light on

slight damage to nearside boot floor

Pass 7 Nov 2009 116,233 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 116,201 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 89,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 89,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,672 miles

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

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 2 Oct 2007 59,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2006 32,312 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,250 miles

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 HMZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HMZ, 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 KM51 HMZ registered?

KM51 HMZ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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