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KJ51 KYA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,979 mi
Last recorded106,979 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 KYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,979 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 106,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 102,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,349 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2016 90,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,735 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

passenger front seat handle missing for seat back to come forward

Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust clamp bolt corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly

passenger front seat handle missing for seat back to come forward

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,688 miles

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

n/s/f seat back handle missing

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,678 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f seat back handle missing

n/s/f tyre slight outer sidewall damage

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,488 miles

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

n/s/f seat does not come forward

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 2 Mar 2012 72,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f seat does not come forward

n/s/r tyre badly perished

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/r tyre getting low and perished

Pass 5 Mar 2011 70,365 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,157 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,157 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,176 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyres getting close to limit

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

Fail 21 Feb 2008 58,176 miles

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

o/s + n/s rear tyres getting close to limit

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 47,798 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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KJ51 KYA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KJ51 KYA, 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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KJ51 KYA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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