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X468 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,532 mi
Last recorded148,532 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 148,532 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 148,531 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

tracking is out....

Pass 4 Jan 2014 142,357 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 142,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 136,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 136,154 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 129,585 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 30 Dec 2011 129,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2011 119,725 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 119,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

AUXILLARY BELT IS NOISEY WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,151 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 94,531 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 79,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,286 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,885 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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X468 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X468 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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X468 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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