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WR51 KCU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,909 mi
Last recorded77,909 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 KCU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,909 miles

Engine noise from pulley area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside face

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear axle cross brace corroded away (missing)

Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine noise from pulley area

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front brake disc corroded on inside face

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear axle cross brace corroded away (missing)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear boom bar corroded and part missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,685 miles

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

Rear anti-boom bar corroded and piece missing.

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 72,682 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear anti-boom bar corroded and piece missing.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,990 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,990 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,955 miles

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

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

rear brace bar corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,594 miles

rear axle brace bar corroded away

Fail 11 Dec 2013 63,594 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear axle brace bar corroded away

Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,947 miles

rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear lateral bar crossing under the floor pan corruded through

Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,824 miles

Footbrake and handbrake performances very low due to poor weather conditions. All wheels locked out when tested so vehicle passed ok

Rear sound deadening cross bar near rear suspension beam completely corroded away

Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,481 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear axle beam noise reducer bar very corroded and holes appearing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 48,311 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear axle beam noise reducer bar very corroded and holes appearing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 38,318 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 38,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 93,290 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 93,290 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,203 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 75,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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WR51 KCU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WR51 KCU, 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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WR51 KCU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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