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KN51 ZPH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,173 mi
Last recorded131,173 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 131,173 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 131,162 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine smokes

Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 120,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,060 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low engine smokes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,538 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 100,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,776 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 93,773 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 90,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

some surface corrosion on o/s/r brake flexy ferrule

Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 87,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,055 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 80,055 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 59,306 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 ZPH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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