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Y199 KDY

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 KDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,122 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,106 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 58,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,827 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,846 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 40,846 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,318 miles

damage to osr quater /arch damaged

nsr tyre scuffed

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play os rack end

Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to osr quater /arch damaged

nsr tyre scuffed

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play os rack end

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,695 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 17,365 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y199 KDY is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y199 KDY, 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 Y199 KDY registered?

Y199 KDY is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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