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RO51 KJY

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,107 mi
Last recorded97,107 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 KJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,107 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit recommend changing

front discs on inner faces rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2017 94,352 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

front discs poor

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,263 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,446 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 90,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,400 miles

o/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,546 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,896 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,896 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,052 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 79,052 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,179 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 70,179 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 62,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 49,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,105 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 39,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

inner face of front discs becoming worn,front pads getting low

slight dampness around steering rack pinion

Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,395 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 KJY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RO51 KJY, 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 KJY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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