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KU51 HKF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,790 mi
Last recorded76,790 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 HKF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013 76,790 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

secondary offside rear side light inoperative

Fail 1 Nov 2012 69,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,853 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 65,853 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine would not idle on startup and ran lumpy

Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,172 miles

Oil leak

body damage

offside rear door wont open

Fail 23 Oct 2010 57,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

body damage

offside rear door wont open

Pass 10 Oct 2009 43,550 miles

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

car has genral body damage

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 36,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,775 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,727 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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KU51 HKF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KU51 HKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU51 HKF?

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What year was KU51 HKF registered?

KU51 HKF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is KU51 HKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU51 HKF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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