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Y133 KGY

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,949 mi
Last recorded141,949 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,949 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear under floor lateral bar rusted away!

Fail 13 Oct 2017 141,886 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear under floor lateral bar rusted away!

Pass 14 Oct 2016 138,910 miles

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

nearside front tyre slight wear at outer edges

rear under floor lateral bar corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,777 miles

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

rear under floor lateral support bar corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 133,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear lateral bar corroded

slight wear/score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 10 Oct 2014 133,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear lateral bar corroded

slight wear/score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2013 130,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 127,690 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 19 Oct 2012 127,687 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 21 Oct 2011 124,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2011 124,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre walls poor and cracks

offside rear door not opening from inside and outside

Pass 23 Oct 2009 120,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear door not opening from outside and inside

Pass 22 Oct 2008 118,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 116,701 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheels combination of alloy and steel types [tyre sizes ok]

nearside front fog light not working

offside rear door not opening from inside and outside

Fail 26 Oct 2007 116,701 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheels combination of alloy and steel types [tyre sizes ok]

nearside front fog light not working

offside rear door not opening from inside and outside

Pass 27 Sep 2006 114,552 miles

offside rear door not opening from inside and outside

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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Y133 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y133 KGY, 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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Y133 KGY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2001.

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