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KV51 YPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,921 mi
Last recorded185,921 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 YPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 185,921 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 185,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 180,332 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 180,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 175,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 175,583 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 169,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 166,273 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 155,727 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear torsion beam bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front number plate has slight damage but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2013 155,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear torsion beam bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front number plate has slight damage but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 142,532 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 142,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 129,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2011 129,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 114,540 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 114,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 101,804 miles

both front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Fail 5 Oct 2009 101,804 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Pass 22 Sep 2008 88,550 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 88,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,073 miles

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

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 YPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KV51 YPJ, 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 YPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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