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KR51 AUJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 AUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 107,270 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 107,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,676 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,409 miles

n/s/r door will not open

passenger wiper smearing screen

slight binding n/s/r brake

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,743 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

gearbox roll restrictor has slight movement in bush

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,790 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 2 Feb 2016 88,090 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,969 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 86,969 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,953 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)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,011 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 85,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,080 miles

NSF/OSF discs worn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,080 miles

NSF/OSF discs worn

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,863 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 76,740 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 66,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 61,226 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,312 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,104 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 40,104 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

rear seats were folded down at time of test

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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KR51 AUJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KR51 AUJ, 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 KR51 AUJ registered?

KR51 AUJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is KR51 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 AUJ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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