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Y138 KPU

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,606 mi
Last recorded68,606 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 KPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,558 miles

both rear tyres feathered

Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,314 miles

Nearside and offside rear brakes hanging on slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,476 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,040 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,097 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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Y138 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 Y138 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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What year was Y138 KPU registered?

Y138 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y138 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 KPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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