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X415 KGG

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,061 mi
Last recorded118,061 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX415 KGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,061 miles

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

advise both wiper blades split

Fail 9 Jun 2015 118,055 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear lateral bar missing in middle due to corrosion.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 106,104 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear lateral bar missing in middle due to corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,485 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 98,485 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,293 miles

All brake disc's have heavy surface corrosion.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Rear lateral bar centre section missing due to excessive corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 92,293 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All brake disc's have heavy surface corrosion.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Rear lateral bar centre section missing due to excessive corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,209 miles

N/S/F side light slightly dim.

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

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

Rear axle lateral bar badly rusted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,188 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F side light slightly dim.

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

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

Rear axle lateral bar badly rusted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,356 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear crossmember support bar badly corroded.

Slight play in o/s track rod joint.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 84,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 84,460 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 73,400 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 73,400 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 64,962 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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X415 KGG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X415 KGG, 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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X415 KGG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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