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KN51 YBU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 112,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear torsion bar bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Offside Rear torsion bar bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Fail 7 Jul 2020 112,376 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear torsion bar bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Offside Rear torsion bar bush deteriorated, no excessive movement.

Pass 14 May 2019 106,462 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre clamp rusted

ignition switch return spring broken

Fail 14 May 2019 106,460 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre clamp rusted

ignition switch return spring broken

Pass 22 May 2018 103,257 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 103,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,344 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2017 96,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2017 96,328 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has minor sidewall damage, slightly distorted and perished

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

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes greased not allowing a detailed inspection

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust clamp bolt corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 89,456 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,450 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,893 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 80,445 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 80,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,946 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear discs inner surface corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 69,921 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Rear discs inner surface corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,510 miles

rear anti vibratiom bar corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,670 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 39,670 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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KN51 YBU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KN51 YBU, 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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KN51 YBU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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