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Y169 KPU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,282 mi
Last recorded90,282 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 KPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 90,282 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 90,281 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s, o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,649 miles

Offside Front door will not open fully

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door will not open fully

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust fouling rear suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,106 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner outside A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 87,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower corner outside A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front crack at bottom of screen

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

crack at bottom corner of windscreen outside zone a

Fail 22 Aug 2016 76,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall

crack at bottom corner of windscreen outside zone a

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,292 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 73,292 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,498 miles

Coolant leak

light corrosion to underside

thin film brake fluid on resvoir

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,498 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

light corrosion to underside

thin film brake fluid on resvoir

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,448 miles

exhaust rear rubber mountings beginning to perish

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken [still secure]

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wall beginning to perish

power steering pipe bracket broken

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear rubber mountings beginning to perish

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken [still secure]

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wall beginning to perish

power steering pipe bracket broken

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

Fail 6 Aug 2009 67,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,960 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 45,960 miles

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

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

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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Y169 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y169 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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Y169 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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