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RX51 KZC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,765 mi
Last recorded71,765 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 71,765 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking gear oil

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside inner driveshaft boot leaking gear oil

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,100 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,280 miles

front numberplate slightly damaged

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,280 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front numberplate slightly damaged

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,385 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,745 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,943 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,826 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 KZC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for RX51 KZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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