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KN51 YBR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,114 mi
Last recorded131,114 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YBR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,114 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,445 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,403 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 119,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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 Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,555 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,875 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,785 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,491 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 87,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,124 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,287 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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KN51 YBR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KN51 YBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN51 YBR registered?

KN51 YBR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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The MOT history for KN51 YBR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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