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X208 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,703 mi
Last recorded75,703 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,703 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 75,703 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,640 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,640 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,100 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,502 miles

o/s/f outer sill dented

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Jan 2011 59,502 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f outer sill dented

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jan 2010 51,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,366 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F,N/S/F and O/S/R TYRES WEARING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,691 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F,N/S/F and O/S/R TYRES WEARING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 9 Jan 2008 34,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,637 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 27,456 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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X208 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 X208 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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What year was X208 KBP registered?

X208 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X208 KBP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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