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MA51 KKC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,475 mi
Last recorded118,475 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 KKC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,475 miles

front discs worn

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Dec 2011 118,419 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,930 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 97,930 miles

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

Vehicle radaitor leaking, frozen up

oil leak

wear front and rear brake disc's

Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,298 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 84,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,716 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 81,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,179 miles

buckle in n/s/f alloy wheel not excessive

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,496 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 53,707 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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MA51 KKC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MA51 KKC, 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 MA51 KKC registered?

MA51 KKC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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