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KU51 XWP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,172 mi
Last recorded113,172 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 XWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,172 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 113,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML light on

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 107,154 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,353 miles

slight knocking front suspension when driving ok at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,353 miles

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

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

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

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

slight knocking front suspension when driving ok at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,703 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 57,768 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Lateral noise reduction cross bar heavily corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,768 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Lateral noise reduction cross bar heavily corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,769 miles

Front brake discs worn / corroded / lipped

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

Nearside door mirror glass smashed

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear cross bar corroded off

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,447 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 29,743 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,743 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)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,190 miles

front pads low †front number plate cracked †rear tyres low

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 XWP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

KU51 XWP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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