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KM51 NGJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,619 mi
Last recorded110,619 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 NGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2012 110,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 10 May 2012 110,619 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 3 May 2011 107,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2010 104,756 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 104,721 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,596 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 91,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 70,660 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 70,157 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,517 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 56,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,777 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 NGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

KM51 NGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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