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KU51 XEJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,118 mi
Last recorded67,118 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 XEJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,118 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 67,115 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,848 miles

all front anti roll bar bushes perished and cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,330 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,329 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,408 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,199 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 60,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,388 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 57,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,617 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,234 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 52,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,234 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,851 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,851 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 333,360 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 XEJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU51 XEJ, 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 XEJ?

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What year was KU51 XEJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU51 XEJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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