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WJ51 KYC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,803 mi
Last recorded57,803 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 KYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 57,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,857 miles

N/s/r and O/s/r tyres wearing on edges -185/65/15

Fail 2 Oct 2017 54,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/s/f and O/s/f tyres wearing on edges-185/65/15

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,525 miles

Rear discs getting rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,449 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 46,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,091 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,212 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 37,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres bold on edges 185/65/15

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,628 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 11,133 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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WJ51 KYC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ51 KYC, 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 WJ51 KYC registered?

WJ51 KYC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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