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Y108 KPU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 KPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 91,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 85,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,441 miles

near side off side front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,966 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 79,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,164 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,635 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 78,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 75,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,518 miles

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

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)

Offside rear door handle fault

Power steering fluid reservior low

Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside rear door handle fault

Power steering fluid reservior low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,748 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,563 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,527 miles

offside rear door does not open from outside

Fail 17 Dec 2007 50,527 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

offside rear door does not open from outside

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,381 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 44,381 miles

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

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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Y108 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 Y108 KPU, 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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Y108 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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