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KV51 ZLK

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,212 mi
Last recorded94,212 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,212 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 94,208 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,797 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr & nsr tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr & nsr tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,782 miles

o/side front wing accident damage no sharp edges all secure on vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,145 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,175 miles

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

advise slight coolant leak on bottom of radiator

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,777 miles

advise unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Fail 3 Oct 2007 36,777 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,758 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 31,758 miles

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

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 ZLK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

KV51 ZLK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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