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X273 KMJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,566 mi
Last recorded95,566 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 KMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 95,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,132 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,132 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,514 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 86,514 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,478 miles

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

child seat.

slight bulge in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

child seat.

slight bulge in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 78,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 78,846 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 72,135 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 61,434 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 61,434 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,295 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,672 miles

front discs corroding ;n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,906 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,609 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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X273 KMJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X273 KMJ, 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 X273 KMJ registered?

X273 KMJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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