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RO51 KGN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,267 mi
Last recorded179,267 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 KGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 179,267 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 179,267 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 169,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 157,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,222 miles

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Fail 8 Jun 2016 145,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,918 miles

rear subrame brace corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 124,547 miles

advise the rear stabilizer bar is corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,507 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Rear subframe support brace corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,148 miles

Rear subframe support brace corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 104,144 miles

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

Rear subframe support brace corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,841 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2011 92,838 miles

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

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,148 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,039 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,733 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 63,723 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,559 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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RO51 KGN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RO51 KGN, 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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RO51 KGN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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