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KN51 EBD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,016 mi
Last recorded158,016 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 EBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,016 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 150,833 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 143,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,043 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,857 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 110,115 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box seam blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,895 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 103,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,402 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nsr tyre worn on edges

osr tyre worn on inner edge

suspect front pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,709 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,105 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,855 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,344 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 EBD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBD, 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 EBD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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