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Y165 KJB

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,818 mi
Last recorded143,818 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 KJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 143,818 miles

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

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

rear engine mounting on underside of car worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 143,813 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear engine mounting on underside of car worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 136,744 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 136,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 130,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small oil leak from off side front steering rack gaitor

Fail 5 Aug 2011 130,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

small oil leak from off side front steering rack gaitor

Pass 16 Aug 2010 124,363 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 124,354 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 116,213 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 116,213 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 107,039 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 107,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,133 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 90,133 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y165 KJB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y165 KJB, 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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Y165 KJB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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