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X253 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,576 mi
Last recorded133,576 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 133,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 May 2014 133,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 126,228 miles

gearbox oil leak

nearside door mirror security poor

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

one rear exhaust mounting broken

rear engine stabiliser mounting poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2013 126,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

gearbox oil leak

nearside door mirror security poor

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

one rear exhaust mounting broken

rear engine stabiliser mounting poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2012 118,714 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges (not accountable tread)

centre seat belt freyed slightly

nearside mirror security poor

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 23 Feb 2011 103,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in rack ends

Fail 23 Feb 2011 103,051 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in rack ends

Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,430 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,548 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,168 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 50,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X253 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 X253 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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X253 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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