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X288 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,811 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 82,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

signs of osf brake hose rubbing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,654 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

signs of osf brake hose rubbing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,704 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 39,392 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,762 miles

front tyers rubber starting to deteriate and crack

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,728 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,465 miles

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

rear tyers starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,895 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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X288 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X288 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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X288 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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