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2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

90,491 mi
Last recorded90,491 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 90,491 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,333 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 84,331 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/f to rear and n/s st (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,247 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside tyres on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 63,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside tyres on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,063 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,232 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,364 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,522 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 50,481 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,503 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,235 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 44,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 43,015 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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X299 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X299 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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X299 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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