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RX51 KPU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,919 mi
Last recorded105,919 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 105,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 105,692 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 105,669 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 102,456 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged 195/50/16

nearside washer inop

Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,013 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 98,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 93,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,006 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 85,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,246 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 72,515 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 68,782 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)

offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noise

Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

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

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