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ST51 KNL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,553 mi
Last recorded105,553 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 KNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 105,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has a small cut on sidewall

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 13 May 2011 91,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre has small cut on sidewall

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 14 May 2010 81,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant level low

Fail 13 May 2010 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,617 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,617 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 52,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,964 miles

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

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

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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ST51 KNL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST51 KNL, 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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ST51 KNL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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