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KN51 YLC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,564 mi
Last recorded112,564 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear anti-vibration bar rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2017 112,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear anti-vibration bar rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,763 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear CROSS SUPPORT BRACE CORRODED AND SPLIT. UNDERSIDE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 105,593 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle BOOT LID (6.2.B.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear CROSS SUPPORT BRACE CORRODED AND SPLIT. UNDERSIDE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,334 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 98,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,552 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

REAR ANTI-VIBRATION BAR RUSTED WAY

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,403 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR ANTI-VIBRATION BAR RUSTED

X2 REAR TYRES STARING TO MISS-SHAPE

Fail 29 Aug 2013 81,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR ANTI-VIBRATION BAR RUSTED

X2 REAR TYRES STARING TO MISS-SHAPE

Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,443 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,443 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,266 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,210 miles

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

front coil springs corroding at top.

metal bar below fuel tank corroded & holed.

nearside rear door not opening from outside control.

offside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,210 miles

front coil springs corroding at top.

metal bar below fuel tank corroded & holed.

nearside rear door not opening from outside control.

offside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,477 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to open near side rear door from outside

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,961 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 YLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YLC, 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 KN51 YLC registered?

KN51 YLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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