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X166 KNV

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,669 mi
Last recorded162,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 KNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 162,669 miles

both rear brakes starting to bind

excessive corrosion rear sound deadning bar

o/s wheel arch liner wrong side of brake pipe

Fail 13 Jul 2015 162,669 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both rear brakes starting to bind

excessive corrosion rear sound deadning bar

o/s wheel arch liner wrong side of brake pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2014 156,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 150,701 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 150,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 145,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre fitted to o/s rear (steel rim)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 133,309 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 128,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate poor

pas drivebelt perishing

wipers poor

Pass 7 Jan 2009 119,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 119,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 108,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,119 miles

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 KNV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

X166 KNV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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