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Y118 KOD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,938 mi
Last recorded119,938 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 KOD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 119,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 100,647 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 91,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid residue around steering pump

Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,396 miles

Power steering fluid residue around steering pump

Pass 18 May 2010 81,020 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 18 May 2010 81,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate starting to delaminate.

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 15 May 2009 68,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 57,380 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,041 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 39,746 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,746 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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Y118 KOD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y118 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 Y118 KOD registered?

Y118 KOD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y118 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y118 KOD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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