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X218 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,998 mi
Last recorded86,998 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,998 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interaction Between Indicator + Sidelight (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 84,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 84,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,365 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 81,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 78,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,397 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 76,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 73,123 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 67,804 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 67,804 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 62,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 62,755 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 56,770 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 56,770 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 51,102 miles

offside outer cv boot slight oil seep

Pass 15 May 2010 45,337 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 45,337 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 39,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 34,112 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,260 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,783 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

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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X218 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X218 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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X218 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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