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RX51 KYY

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,667 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 105,667 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 103,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 99,517 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 87,645 miles

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

front brake disc surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,091 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 78,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,775 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 74,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 67,600 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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RX51 KYY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

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

Is RX51 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 KYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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