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KL51 BYK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

183,299 mi
Last recorded183,299 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 BYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 183,299 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 168,901 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 154,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 131,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 103,500 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,140 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,557 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,329 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 69,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,830 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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KL51 BYK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KL51 BYK, 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 KL51 BYK registered?

KL51 BYK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is KL51 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 BYK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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