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KN51 EAE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 EAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 89,800 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 89,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,600 miles

condition of front brake pads and discs

heavy cracking to nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn uneven to 2mm

rear gearbox mount worn

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,109 miles

Corrosion to towbar and mounts

N/S/F tyre uneven wear

Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,014 miles

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

Corrosion to towbar and mounts

N/S/F tyre uneven wear

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,483 miles

condition of front wiper blades

Fail 18 Sep 2009 54,477 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

condition of front wiper blades

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,863 miles

cond of front brake discs

cond of rear no plate

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,935 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,524 miles

condition of both outer c/v boots

offside front tyre wearing on edges

very heavy cracking to offside rear tyre

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 EAE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KN51 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

KN51 EAE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KN51 EAE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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