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X436 KDV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,502 mi
Last recorded113,502 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 KDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

hand brake travel long.

rear metal brake pipes at rear floor pan starting to corrode.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 113,502 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake travel long.

rear metal brake pipes at rear floor pan starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,002 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes going soft.

nearside front lower ball joint worn, recommend replacement now.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 106,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti-roll bar bushes going soft.

nearside front lower ball joint worn, recommend replacement now.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,870 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 97,870 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre low on edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 89,987 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension lower brace

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,904 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine misfiring.

ofside front tyre low on edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,277 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,206 miles

rear number plate slightly loose.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,115 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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X436 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X436 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 X436 KDV registered?

X436 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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