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KV51 GDK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,974 mi
Last recorded31,974 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 GDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 31,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 30,473 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly cracking in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 29,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,808 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 24,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 20,792 miles

Front Inner pads look low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 20,790 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Inner pads look low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 20,622 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

SUSPECT BATTERY WEAK AND MAY SOON REQ REPLACING

Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,320 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 19,707 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2013 19,707 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,247 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 18,633 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and showing wear

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 18,622 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front brake discs corroded and showing wear

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 18,095 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,138 miles

Both front wiper blades split on outer edges and need replacing soon

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 17,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Both front wiper blades split on outer edges and need replacing soon

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,513 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 12,013 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 12,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 10,157 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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KV51 GDK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KV51 GDK, 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 KV51 GDK registered?

KV51 GDK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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