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KY51 AYH

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,185 mi
Last recorded123,185 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 AYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 113,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,102 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 107,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,677 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 101,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

drivers window not operating up or down

Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,710 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,605 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

anti-resonance bar corroded excessively and jagged edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,036 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 64,036 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,590 miles

offside front brake disc scored

Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,440 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 28 Jul 2007 46,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 46,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

advanced scoreing to inside of o/s/f brake disc pos. inner brake pad metal to metal!

no tread on outer edge of o/s/f tyre plus only 2.5mm of tread on rest

o/s/r tyre 3mm of tread plus light cracks in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,134 miles

pos. air leak on engine

water damage to both number plates

Pass 26 Aug 2005 31,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KY51 AYH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KY51 AYH, 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 KY51 AYH registered?

KY51 AYH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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