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X279 KGJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,359 mi
Last recorded150,359 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 KGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 150,359 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes have play

Front inner brake pads look to be getting low

Management light on

Nearside front track rod end has play and dust cover poor

Fail 29 Sep 2016 150,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 r15 (4.1.E.1)

Both front anti-roll bar bushes have play

Front inner brake pads look to be getting low

Management light on

Nearside front track rod end has play and dust cover poor

Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,278 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 139,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator light on

rear tyres tread wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 18 Sep 2014 130,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator light on

rear tyres tread wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 119,953 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,934 miles

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,806 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs worn and lipped

nail in osr tyre close to edge

nsf inner brake pad appears very low

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,010 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2010 91,854 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated

rear number plate starting to delaminate slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2009 79,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f service brake reading fluctuating

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 79,094 miles

n/s/f service brake reading fluctuating

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,908 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,534 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,606 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,606 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,199 miles
Pass 9 May 2006

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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X279 KGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X279 KGJ, 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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X279 KGJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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