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V848 KVN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 KVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 103,112 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 103,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 102,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,766 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside rear brakes sticking slightly

slight play in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Aug 2009 90,389 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust starting to blow

n/s/r tyre flat on arrival and punctured

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 90,389 miles

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

centre exhaust starting to blow

n/s/r tyre flat on arrival and punctured

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,596 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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V848 KVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V848 KVN, 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 V848 KVN registered?

V848 KVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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