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RE51 KXW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,106 mi
Last recorded119,106 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,106 miles

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

advisory drive seat back is a bit insure

advisory eml waring light is on

advisory engine rev counter not worlong right

advisory nearside front side repeater is damage

Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advisory drive seat back is a bit insure

advisory eml waring light is on

advisory engine rev counter not worlong right

advisory nearside front side repeater is damage

Fail 1 Jul 2014 110,756 miles

O/S inner steering rack joint worn

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear cross brace badly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,756 miles

O/S inner steering rack joint worn

Rear cross brace badly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 94,045 miles

Movement on drivers seat backrest and folding lever missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,045 miles

Movement on drivers seat backrest and folding lever missing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,867 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 63,130 miles

Slight water damage to the rear number plate.

The air bag light is on.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Fail 31 May 2011 63,130 miles

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

Slight water damage to the rear number plate.

The air bag light is on.

The rear tyres are cracking.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 56,031 miles

gearbox support mount bush worn

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 8 Dec 2008 47,742 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,742 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,261 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,730 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 34,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear tyre perishing.

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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RE51 KXW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE51 KXW, 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 RE51 KXW registered?

RE51 KXW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RE51 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 KXW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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