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RX51 KVR

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air bag light covered up

engine/gearbox stabilizer mounting worn to excess(dogbone)

Fail 7 Nov 2019 87,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air bag light covered up

engine/gearbox stabilizer mounting worn to excess(dogbone)

Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,227 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light covered up

Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing covered up (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light covered up

Fail 3 Nov 2017 80,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing driveshaft ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing driveshaft ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light covered up!

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

object in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,746 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light covered up!

Fail 13 Nov 2014 69,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light covered up!

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

front wiper blades split at tips

gearbox stabiliser bar worn

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,373 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox stabiliser bar worn

nearside wiper blade split at tips

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,158 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 58,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,273 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 46,273 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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 13 Nov 2008 38,481 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 38,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,035 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,761 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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RX51 KVR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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