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KY51 UON

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,166 mi
Last recorded131,166 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 UON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,887 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 128,887 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,780 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,078 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 87,466 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,179 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2009

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 78,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,346 miles

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

drivers side front tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

drivers side rear tyre starting to crack on 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 UON is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY51 UON, 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 UON is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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