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RX51 KAA

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,248 mi
Last recorded82,248 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,821 miles

Disks scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,821 miles

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

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

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Disks scored

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,315 miles

Engin or gear box mount got play

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,315 miles

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

Engin or gear box mount got play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,451 miles

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

non testable rear metal brace badly corroded and holed.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,447 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

non testable rear metal brace badly corroded and holed.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,913 miles

engine stabaliser bush severely worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,341 miles

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

Slight damage to o/s door mirror.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,341 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight damage to o/s door mirror.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,754 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,553 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

IS SERVICE DUE CAM BELT? NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT LEAKING OIL

Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,198 miles

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

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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RX51 KAA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RX51 KAA, 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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RX51 KAA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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