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Y178 KPU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 KPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 113,446 miles

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

Parking brake performance only just acceptable

Fail 3 Feb 2011 113,445 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 109,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust middle clamp poor.

o/s/f flexi brake hose chaffed..

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on outer face..

rear exhaust section heavily corroded...

Pass 17 Jun 2008 109,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle clamp poor.

o/s/f flexi brake hose chaffed..

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on outer face..

rear exhaust section heavily corroded...

Pass 20 Jun 2007 99,109 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 99,109 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,677 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,677 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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Y178 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y178 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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Y178 KPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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