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X274 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 101,828 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

car has some accident damage at the o/s/r

Fail 3 Apr 2014 101,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car has some accident damage at the o/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,645 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,645 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,916 miles

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)

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

slight noise from rear w/bearings

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,128 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,209 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,176 miles

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

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

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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X274 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X274 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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X274 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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