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KN51 YMA

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,506 mi
Last recorded81,506 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 YMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,506 miles

ns front seat knob missing

front discs very corroded

front strut tops look out of line

ns rear brake reading slightly down

Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,506 miles

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

front discs very corroded

front strut tops look out of line

ns front seat knob missing

ns rear brake reading slightly down

Pass 6 Oct 2011 77,254 miles

Oil leak

near side front inner track arms slight play

near side rear tyre cracking on outter edge

off side front inner track arms slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

near side front inner track arms slight play

near side rear tyre cracking on outter edge

off side front inner track arms slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,489 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 73,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,654 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 66,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,648 miles

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

air cleaner hose is broken

offside window mechanism faulty, ie not working.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,648 miles

air cleaner hose is broken

offside window mechanism faulty, ie not working.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,096 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 53,920 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,920 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

KN51 YMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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