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KN51 FDU

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

205,025 mi
Last recorded205,025 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 205,025 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Jun 2016 197,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 189,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 189,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 4 Jul 2014 178,285 miles

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

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Fail 2 Jul 2014 178,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

coolant level below minimum

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 23 Jul 2013 165,013 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 25 Jul 2012 151,111 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Fail 23 Jul 2012 151,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 27 Jul 2011 136,484 miles

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 22 Jul 2011 136,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 27 Jul 2010 125,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,670 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 24 Jul 2009 111,649 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,468 miles

Front brakes imbalanced.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,223 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,133 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 FDU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

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

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