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Y139 KAX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY139 KAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,687 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,673 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,673 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,580 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front headlamp, top mounting broken

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,580 miles

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front headlamp, top mounting broken

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,279 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 45,279 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,473 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 39,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y139 KAX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y139 KAX, 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 Y139 KAX registered?

Y139 KAX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y139 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y139 KAX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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