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KV51 TUY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,556 mi
Last recorded109,556 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 TUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 109,556 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle plastic covering has been chewed but functions normally

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately Lever release button incomplete but can still be used (3.1.8)

Fail 11 May 2017 109,556 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle plastic covering has been chewed but functions normally

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately Lever release button incomplete but can still be used (3.1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,561 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 89,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,396 miles

corrosion on inner face front brake discs slight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2013 84,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on inner face front brake discs slight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 80,502 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,869 miles

edge wear on front tyres corrosion on inner face front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2010 74,342 miles

both front discs slightly worn & PITTED

Fail 21 Jul 2010 74,337 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,435 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,561 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 52,561 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,884 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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KV51 TUY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KV51 TUY, 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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KV51 TUY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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