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Y126 KHD

2001 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 KHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2015 105,546 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment jumps when moving lock to lock (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear bump stops insecure inside rear springs

no propshaft fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 97,038 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

centre prop bearing excess play and rear prop donut excess play

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 91,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,193 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 88,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,285 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 85,283 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,248 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 78,244 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 68,643 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,909 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 60,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

frunt two tyres worn 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 49,752 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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Y126 KHD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,998cc 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 Y126 KHD, 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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Y126 KHD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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