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KV51 TXS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,023 mi
Last recorded101,023 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 TXS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle brace corroded and part missing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle brace corroded and part missing

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,309 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,307 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

p.a.s switch slight leak

rear fuel tank bar corrded away

Fail 18 Dec 2010 81,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

p.a.s switch slight leak

rear fuel tank bar corrded away

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,985 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 68,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wall perishing

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Dec 2007 68,933 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wall perishing

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2006 63,125 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyre walls perishing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2005 57,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

nearside washer jet partially blocked but still produces enough liquid to clear screen

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 TXS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

KV51 TXS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 TXS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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