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2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

65,404 mi
Last recorded65,404 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,404 miles

Oil leak

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

rear stabiliser bar corroded away

Fail 16 Aug 2014 65,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear stabiliser bar corroded away

Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,377 miles

lateral cross bar seriously corroded (bar in 2 parts )

Fail 16 Aug 2013 57,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

lateral cross bar seriously corroded (bar in 2 parts )

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,465 miles

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

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

lateral cross bar corroded though

washer pump / washer switch starting to malfunction

Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,465 miles

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

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

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

lateral cross bar corroded though

washer pump / washer switch starting to malfunction

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,488 miles

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

nearside front tyre small cut in outside wall

rear suspension bar corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,200 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a small cut outside not to chords

rear suspension brace has corrosion holes in it

Fail 9 Jul 2010 62,199 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre small cut outside not to chords

o/s/r door will not open from inside and outside

rear suspension brace has corrosion holes in it

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,443 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,465 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 42,465 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 35,198 miles

as test number 330346616291

Fail 4 Aug 2006 35,198 miles

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

nearside front bumper and wing slightly damaged

rear tyres edges of treads getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2005 27,934 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 27,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X199 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X199 KBP, 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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X199 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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