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PE51 KGF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,147 mi
Last recorded113,147 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 KGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 113,147 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2016 113,147 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,753 miles

boot outer button broken

front brake pads close to limits + discs corroded

n/s + o/s outer cv gaitors slighty loose on clips

n/s/r + o/s/r side lights slighty affected by indicators

o/s windscreen wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre 2 mm tread depth

rear brake pads low + discs corroding

rear cross brace corroded

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,753 miles

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

boot outer button broken

front brake pads close to limits + discs corroded

n/s + o/s outer cv gaitors slighty loose on clips

n/s/r + o/s/r side lights slighty affected by indicators

o/s windscreen wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre 2 mm tread depth

rear brake pads low + discs corroding

rear cross brace corroded

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 27 Jul 2013 103,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

incorrect nut and bolt in n/s/f lower arm ball joimt to hub

n/s/f wiper starting to smear

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2012 100,426 miles

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

rear bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,921 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,909 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,921 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 40,127 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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PE51 KGF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE51 KGF, 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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PE51 KGF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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