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2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,092 mi
Last recorded120,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,092 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 120,081 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot is slightly insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2018 114,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot is slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer cv boot slightly insecure

Fail 9 May 2017 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer cv boot slightly insecure

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,209 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges unevenly

tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,026 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 85,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,619 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,342 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 68,645 miles

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

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,645 miles

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,522 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 56,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 56,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,929 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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X297 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X297 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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X297 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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