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KS51 ZGM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ZGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 117,815 miles

Rear cross bar slightly corroded

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn smooth

Fail 22 Jul 2016 117,815 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn smooth

Rear cross bar slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 116,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 30 Jan 2014 111,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres low on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2011 92,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,048 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,048 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,169 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 79,169 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 68,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,815 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,810 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 65,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,691 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 60,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 55,137 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 55,137 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KS51 ZGM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KS51 ZGM, 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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KS51 ZGM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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