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KV51 ZWY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,518 mi
Last recorded110,518 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,518 miles

Front windscreen has small stone chip / crack to o/s outside zone a

Nearside Rear brake has slight fluctuating when held

Offside Front wiper blade split

engine oil leak

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen has small stone chip / crack to o/s outside zone a

Nearside Rear brake has slight fluctuating when held

Offside Front wiper blade split

engine oil leak

general corrosion under vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,997 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 102,152 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,325 miles

front discs rusty

slight movement in front anti role bar bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs rusty

slight movement in front anti role bar bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,530 miles

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

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,530 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

nearside rear additional position lamp not working

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

offside mirror cover missing

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

nearside rear additional position light inop

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,258 miles

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

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

offside rear additional position lamp not working

Fail 21 Nov 2008 80,258 miles

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

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

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

offside rear additional position lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 68,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2006 68,703 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2005 64,021 miles

front brake discs could be better

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 ZWY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 ZWY registered?

KV51 ZWY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KV51 ZWY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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