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KY51 TNF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,556 mi
Last recorded171,556 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 TNF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2015 171,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 171,556 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 162,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 151,804 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 134,914 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 134,914 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 116,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres low on edges

front discs in poor condition

offside rear inner side light not working

offside rear tyre perished and low on egdes 185/60/15 nexen

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres low on edges

front discs in poor condition

offside rear inner side light not working

offside rear tyre perished and low on egdes 185/60/15 nexen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,479 miles

brake discs corroding,..not effeccting performance

front fog lamps damaged

nearside body damage

nearside mirror damaged

offside front and rear seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 10 Aug 2010 103,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake discs corroding,..not effeccting performance

offside front and rear seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under bonnet insulation insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2010 103,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under bonnet insulation insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2010 103,179 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON.

TYRE SIZE 185/60HR15.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,748 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2008 86,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,090 miles

o/s/r secondary postion light not working.

Fail 23 Jul 2007 81,090 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r secondary postion light not working.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,909 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 70,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

15%. imbalance on front brake

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f fog light glass broken. †o/s/f brake disc inner side slightly scored. †both front tyres perrished outer sidewalls.

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 TNF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TNF, 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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KY51 TNF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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