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KN51 YBW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 97,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 97,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,830 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,829 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

coolant level close to min

Pass 13 May 2010 79,483 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 79,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,219 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 73,370 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

All 3 wipers split

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

Rear support beam next to fuel tank heavly corroded

Unable to open offside rear door

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,846 miles

Oil leak gearbox area

Rear wiper split

Unable to open offside rear door

Fail 22 Feb 2007 52,499 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 52,499 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,472 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 YBW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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