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RX51 KDO

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,706 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 44,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 141,899 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 141,899 miles

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 10 Feb 2017 135,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 123,421 miles

all brake pipes greased

oil leak

power steering has slight leak from rack

slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 May 2013 114,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2012 104,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 96,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 87,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 78,007 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 78,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 67,718 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 67,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,501 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,534 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 51,534 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,015 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KDO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX51 KDO, 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 RX51 KDO registered?

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

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