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Y166 KHD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 KHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 61,733 miles

Exhaust front pipe to centre box clamp loose NOT going to drop off

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight corrosion to rear lareral bar crossing under the floorpan

Pass 4 May 2012 53,158 miles

front number plate slightly loose. n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 5 May 2011 46,028 miles

N/S/R + O/S/R Wheel Bearing's Slightly Noisey.

Fail 4 May 2011 46,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

N/S/R + O/S/R Wheel Bearing's Slightly Noisey.

Pass 5 May 2010 39,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 39,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,207 miles

front number plate loose

handbrake lever mounting has movement

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 2 May 2008 30,690 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 26,426 miles

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

spare flat

Pass 3 May 2007 26,426 miles

spare flat

Pass 5 May 2006 21,998 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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Y166 KHD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y166 KHD, 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 Y166 KHD registered?

Y166 KHD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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