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KM51 ZVK

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,763 mi
Last recorded110,763 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 110,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,763 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,062 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2013 98,100 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2012 93,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre,outer sidewall has damage but no cords/ply`s or bulge showing

airbag warning lamp on(may be on due to airbag being switched off for child seat in front)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,046 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre,outer sidewall has damage but no cords/ply`s or bulge showing

airbag warning lamp on(may be on due to airbag being switched off for child seat in front)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

airbag warning light on

Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,674 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

airbag warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2010 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 82,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,503 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 77,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2008 76,201 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 83,596 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 83,596 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f beam poor

Fail 23 Dec 2005 54,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 54,874 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 54,482 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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 ZVK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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