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KV51 ZXJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,319 mi
Last recorded60,319 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 ZXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,319 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 52,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres have a cut in the tred

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,857 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 37,855 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,813 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 27,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,399 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 24,386 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,185 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,340 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 ZXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

KV51 ZXJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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