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RX51 KYZ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,755 mi
Last recorded100,755 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,755 miles

Air bag malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper deteriorated causing light surface scratching to windscreen. Prolong use may damage windscreen further

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

SERV Lamp illuminated on instrument pannel

Your vehicle has only just met the limits for the emission test

Fail 21 Nov 2011 100,755 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)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Air bag malfunction lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper deteriorated causing light surface scratching to windscreen. Prolong use may damage windscreen further

Non obligatory mirror missing

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

SERV Lamp illuminated on instrument pannel

Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,735 miles

Chip in Zone A

Chip in Zone B

Front disc

Front edge offside door damaged

Heat shield around manifold tied up

Lower engine support

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Runout and slightly uneven front brakes

Runout and slightly uneven rear breaks

Struggled to pass emissions test

Window/Mirror controls loose

Fail 26 Oct 2010 96,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Chip in Zone A

Chip in Zone B

Front disc

Front edge offside door damaged

Heat shield around manifold tied up

Lower engine support

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Runout and slightly uneven front brakes

Runout and slightly uneven rear breaks

Slight exhaust blow

Struggled to pass emissions test

Window/Mirror controls loose

Pass 6 Nov 2009 93,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside inner wing sheild not the best fit

advise offside rear door sill has been repaired

slight runout front brakes

Fail 6 Nov 2009 93,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside inner wing sheild not the best fit

advise offside rear door sill has been repaired

nearside mirror glass

slight runout front brakes

Pass 16 Oct 2008 86,618 miles

advise front pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,392 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 81,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

advise offside rear tyre wearing low outer edge and slight digs in outer sidewall

advise wear to front brake pads and discs

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 KYZ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

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

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