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X262 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,588 mi
Last recorded127,588 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,588 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,020 miles

Offside Rear shocker noisey

Pass 23 Jan 2018 113,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,973 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 105,972 miles

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

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,164 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

n/s rear tyre has a nail in

rear shockabsorbers weak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracking on inner sidewall

n/s rear tyre has a nail in

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,514 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,457 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,989 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes curface corrosion

exhaust and mountings corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes curface corrosion

exhaust and mountings corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,640 miles

offside front outer cv boot damp with grease but secure

under body corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 75,633 miles

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

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

offside front outer cv boot damp with grease but secure

under body corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,466 miles

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

bottom of gear box all damp

front to rear brake pipes pitted in places

nearside washer jet poor

power steering pump damp

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,808 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,842 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 48,842 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,515 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 38,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,963 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X262 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X262 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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X262 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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