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X291 KDV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,523 mi
Last recorded107,523 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 KDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 107,523 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 107,523 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 101,814 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 95,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front outer tyre treads worn (tracking out?)

rear lower engine stableiser bar mount worn

Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front outer tyre treads worn (tracking out?)

rear lower engine stableiser bar mount worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,031 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,690 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

The front towing eye is fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2007 52,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,557 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 43,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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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X291 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X291 KDV, 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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X291 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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