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KV51 YOT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,930 mi
Last recorded171,930 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 171,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear stabilisor bar corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 171,921 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear stabilisor bar corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 165,890 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 157,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 145,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 131,286 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 115,185 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 100,158 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 100,158 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 85,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,904 miles

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

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

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 YOT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YOT, 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 KV51 YOT registered?

KV51 YOT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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