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KY51 TNX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 TNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018

Brake pipes coverd in greece

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement To rear all four mounts (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both side (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,446 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 85,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 78,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,903 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,901 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,552 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,646 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2011 57,644 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,883 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,844 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 34,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 28,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,691 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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KY51 TNX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TNX, 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 TNX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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