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X166 KVN

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,916 mi
Last recorded107,916 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX166 KVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2015 107,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 107,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight crackes all four tryes

Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,298 miles

Handbrake high

Fail 20 Apr 2013 97,298 miles

Handbrake high

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,855 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,846 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both Front Brake Discs Worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,461 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 75,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,446 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 66,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 60,564 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 KVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc 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 X166 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 X166 KVN registered?

X166 KVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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