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KP51 CEJ

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,883 mi
Last recorded179,883 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 CEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 179,883 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 172,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 166,033 miles

Front tyres different size to rears

Rear anit-noise/vibration bar badly corroded

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Fail 4 Apr 2014 166,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine cover loose

Front tyres different size to rears

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Noise from gearbox area

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front-rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Play in both front track rod ends

Rear anit-noise/vibration bar badly corroded

Slight interference with offside rear side light & indicator

Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,875 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 134,819 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 125,295 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 125,295 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 113,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 113,700 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 105,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 90,404 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 90,404 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,033 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 77,033 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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KP51 CEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP51 CEJ, 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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KP51 CEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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