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KN51 FDG

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FDG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 120,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 109,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,811 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 94,586 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres on 1.6m needs 2 new tyres soon as possible

Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,375 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6m needs 2 new tyres soon as possible

Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,708 miles

front brake pads getting low more on inside pads

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,168 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 FDG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FDG, 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 FDG registered?

KN51 FDG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is KN51 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN51 FDG shows 9 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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