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X237 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 157,190 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 157,190 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 146,492 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 146,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 132,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 121,600 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

air bag/seatbelt MIL staying lit on dash

centre brake light disconnected

Fail 12 Jul 2012 120,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag/seatbelt MIL staying lit on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2011 109,998 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 109,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 97,669 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 97,669 miles

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

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 29 Mar 2008 81,382 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 81,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,484 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 66,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

advise engine management light on

advise rattle in rear silencer

air bag light on

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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X237 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X237 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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X237 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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