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X429 KDV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,979 mi
Last recorded123,979 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 KDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 123,979 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight weap from steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight weap from steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,037 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 113,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,598 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 104,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 93,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,681 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 60,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyre treads low.3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,729 miles

both rear tyre treads low.3mm

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,614 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 56,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,575 miles

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

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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X429 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X429 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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What year was X429 KDV registered?

X429 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X429 KDV safe to buy?

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