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RX51 KJK

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,513 mi
Last recorded62,513 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

sevice brake efficiency: 59%

Fail 10 Mar 2014 50,835 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,584 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,031 miles

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn edges

Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,031 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)

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,527 miles

nearside mirror damaged

wipers slight smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,593 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,278 miles

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

near side front tyre outer side wall is showing signs of crack

Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,475 miles

CV BOOT CLIPS INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE POOR CONDITION

WASHERS POOR

Pass 23 Nov 2005 17,241 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 17,239 miles

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

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 KJK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJK, 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 KJK registered?

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

Is RX51 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 KJK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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