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Y104 KVY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,408 mi
Last recorded145,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 KVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 145,408 miles

Exhaust sensor broken off

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mount badly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Parking brake just met requirements

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever attachment to the vehicle slightly insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tracking

Pass 29 Dec 2017 133,087 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 Rear door handle faulty

Fail 29 Dec 2017 133,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front ABS ring broken

Parking brake lever slightly insecure

SERV light on

Unable to open boot from outside of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2016 123,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front ABS ring broken

Parking brake lever slightly insecure

SERV light on

Unable to open boot from outside of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,197 miles

Both front tyres worn on both outer edges.

Cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 116,197 miles

Both front tyres worn on both outer edges.

Cut in nearside front tyre wall.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,582 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 105,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 94,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,458 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,806 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 85,801 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushes perishing

rear crossaxle bar corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 75,799 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushes perishing

rear crossaxle bar corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2008 71,472 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

PAS pump & pressure switch damp

Pass 22 Jul 2008 71,472 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

PAS pump & pressure switch damp

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight noise from rear hub bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2007 64,055 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight noise from rear hub bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,491 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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Y104 KVY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y104 KVY, 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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Y104 KVY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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