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Y142 KAX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,559 mi
Last recorded101,559 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 KAX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 101,559 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 101,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 91,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,708 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 68,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,325 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,787 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,295 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,836 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,345 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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Y142 KAX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y142 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 Y142 KAX registered?

Y142 KAX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2001.

Is Y142 KAX safe to buy?

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