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KN51 EAK

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,481 mi
Last recorded163,481 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 163,481 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

n/s/f cv boot perishing

o/s/f abs ring cracked

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

slight play on o/s/f steering

Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,689 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 146,288 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 131,587 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 19 Nov 2013 131,370 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,154 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 116,868 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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 14 Nov 2011 112,039 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 112,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,754 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 94,999 miles

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Fail 10 Nov 2008 94,999 miles

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

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,621 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 87,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 80,651 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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KN51 EAK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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