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RX51 KYP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,939 mi
Last recorded137,939 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 137,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 131,223 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 127,081 miles

Coolant leak From coolant pipe ()

Nearside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Tyre has cut on its inner side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on its inner brake face (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 127,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak From coolant pipe ()

Nearside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Offside Front Tyre has cut on its inner side wall

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on its inner brake face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 123,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wiper blade staring to split on ends on blade

Fail 8 Feb 2017 123,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wiper blade staring to split on ends on blade

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 123,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 121,618 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 17 Feb 2014 121,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 114,670 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 108,163 miles

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

both rear tyres started to perish

engine undertray fitted

front discs worn corroded on outer edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,667 miles

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

front discs in poor condition (slightly pitted and worn started to corrode on inner face)

slight engine oil leak suspect from sump

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 1 Mar 2011 99,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

front discs in poor condition (slightly pitted and worn started to corrode on inner face)

slight engine oil leak suspect from sump

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,807 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyre are starting to perish

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2009 85,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 77,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,439 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,771 miles

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

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

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

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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RX51 KYP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RX51 KYP, 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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RX51 KYP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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