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RX51 KYV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,717 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,269 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,082 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 65,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,978 miles

advice on front brake discs-- wear

Pass 4 Sep 2010 55,202 miles

n/sr brake slightly binding

o/s brake disc inner edge corroded & badly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,549 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,035 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 44,323 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

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 KYV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KYV, 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 RX51 KYV registered?

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

Is RX51 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 KYV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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