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KP51 OBF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,158 mi
Last recorded155,158 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 OBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 155,158 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 155,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 150,037 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 150,037 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 146,000 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 146,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 141,831 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 141,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,820 miles

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

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

boot difficult to open

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 130,628 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 130,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,831 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 125,831 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 116,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 100,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 100,173 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,182 miles

adv 15 % imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv engine leaking oil

adv front discs starting to corrode on inside edges

adv offside outer drive shaft gaiter clip in poor condition

adv very slight brake judder from front brakes at time of test

strong adv fluid around power steering pipe and pump but no leaks at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2007 87,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

adv 15 % imbalance on front brakes at time of test

adv engine leaking oil

adv front discs starting to corrode on inside edges

adv offside outer drive shaft gaiter clip in poor condition

adv very slight brake judder from front brakes at time of test

strong adv fluid around power steering pipe and pump but no leaks at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,217 miles

adv both rear shock top mountings starting to corrode

adv fanbelt squeaking at time of test †

adv noise from around cambelt and fanbelt area

Pass 23 Nov 2005 62,230 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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KP51 OBF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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