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KL51 BYU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,011 mi
Last recorded141,011 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 BYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 141,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 130,543 miles

centre exhaust silencer front clamp corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 130,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

centre exhaust silencer front clamp corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 120,239 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,775 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 118,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,169 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2013 103,220 miles

front brake pads very thin

n/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge + on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 8 May 2013 103,210 miles

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

front brake pads very thin

n/s/r tyre going bald on outer edge + on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 4 May 2012 96,706 miles

child seat fitted rear

front discs in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2011 88,352 miles

both rear wheels started to bind

child seat fitted to o/s/r

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 7 May 2011 88,352 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheels started to bind

child seat fitted to o/s/r

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,442 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 80,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 72,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,999 miles

slight brake bind on rear brakes.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 48,356 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,281 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 39,061 miles

Nearside 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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KL51 BYU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KL51 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

KL51 BYU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is KL51 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL51 BYU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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