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KN51 FGU

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,846 mi
Last recorded84,846 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 FGU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,846 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 84,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,506 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,607 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 60,231 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 60,231 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,748 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,748 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2008 43,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Fail 3 May 2008 43,027 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 36,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 27,531 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 FGU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

KN51 FGU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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