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X398 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,001 mi
Last recorded26,001 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,001 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,499 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 22,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,456 miles

suspect engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 9,976 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front headlight aim kick off point not clear

off side rear under door sill and door has damage

rear shockers are noisy

tow bar mouting area bar is corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2010 9,976 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front headlight aim kick off point not clear

off side rear under door sill and door has damage

rear shockers are noisy

tow bar mouting area bar is corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 6,753 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in the walls

Pass 16 Jan 2009 6,753 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres have cracks in the walls

Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,247 miles

front brake balance close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2007 95 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,859 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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X398 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X398 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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X398 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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