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X472 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,396 mi
Last recorded125,396 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 125,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

steering rack rough on lock to lock

Fail 19 Sep 2018 117,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

steering rack rough on lock to lock

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Reg plate lens missing

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hanger

slight gear oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Reg light lens missing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight roughness from wheel bearing

slight leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,951 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Reg light lens missing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front slight roughness from wheel bearing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,605 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,276 miles

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

front brakes discs corroded/pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,276 miles

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

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

front brakes discs corroded/pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,662 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 51,662 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,174 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 43,115 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,950 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,727 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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X472 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X472 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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X472 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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