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Y106 KOD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,994 mi
Last recorded157,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 KOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 157,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 157,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 146,273 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 146,273 miles

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

engine stabiliser bush worn

Fail 4 Jul 2012 141,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 141,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 135,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 132,411 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 124,881 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 124,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 116,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 116,494 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 116,494 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 May 2008 108,097 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey at time of test

Pass 30 May 2008 108,097 miles

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

nearside rear wheelbearings slightly noisey at time of test

Pass 29 May 2007 95,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 83,167 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 83,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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Y106 KOD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y106 KOD, 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 Y106 KOD registered?

Y106 KOD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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