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KU51 XEP

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,753 mi
Last recorded80,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 XEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper has slight damage

Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,753 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front bumper has slight damage

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,671 miles

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,954 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 76,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,373 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,035 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 63,612 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,364 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 53,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,393 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,464 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 45,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,318 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 XEP is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEP, 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 KU51 XEP registered?

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

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