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KN51 DXX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,013 mi
Last recorded114,013 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 DXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 114,013 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2013 104,388 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 104,159 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2012 94,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,484 miles

Advise:n/s/f washer jet aim

Advise:o/s/f tyre perishing slightly

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Advise:rear wiper split

Advise:slight engine oil leak

Advise:slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes where they mount on lower arms

Advise:slight play in both front lower suspension arms bushes & ball joints

Fail 19 Oct 2011 85,444 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Advise:rear wiper split

Advise:slight engine oil leak

Advise:n/s/f washer jet aim

Advise:o/s/f tyre perishing slightly

Advise:slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes where they mount on lower arms

Advise:slight play in both front lower suspension arms bushes & ball joints

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear axle bushes cracking but have no play

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,090 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,082 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres becoming perrished

Pass 13 Oct 2006 45,637 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 45,399 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KN51 DXX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN51 DXX, 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 KN51 DXX registered?

KN51 DXX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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