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RE51 KYH

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,315 mi
Last recorded110,315 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,315 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 110,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,859 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,376 miles

n/s wiper blade could do with replacement

Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,483 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 99,476 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,303 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,716 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 70,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,674 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,501 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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RE51 KYH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RE51 KYH, 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 RE51 KYH registered?

RE51 KYH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 KYH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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