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X166 KLC

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 KLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,273 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2009 97,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,405 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 86,948 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2005 57,139 miles

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

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

Fail 30 Nov 2005 57,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

slight damage to offside front wheel rim

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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X166 KLC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X166 KLC, 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 X166 KLC registered?

X166 KLC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2001.

Is X166 KLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X166 KLC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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