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KU51 BXF

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,630 mi
Last recorded167,630 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 BXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2023 167,630 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 158,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 158,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 150,718 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 143,556 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edges JUST LEGAL

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2018 131,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 121,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 111,676 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2015 111,676 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,732 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 101,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,277 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,281 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,691 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,168 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 37,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,510 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 24,834 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 24,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear wiper blade split.

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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KU51 BXF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KU51 BXF, 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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KU51 BXF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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