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X477 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

114,131 mi
Last recorded114,131 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 114,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 106,757 miles

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

both front strut bearings siezed.

offside front a.b.s ring cracked.

Fail 10 Nov 2012 106,754 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both front strut bearings siezed.

offside front a.b.s ring cracked.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 99,770 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front wing damaged..,not considered sharp edge.

slight play at both steering rack-ends.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 99,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wing damaged..,not considered sharp edge.

slight play at both steering rack-ends.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,480 miles

handbrake requires adjusted.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

handbrake requires adjusted.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,233 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 84,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,364 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 75,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,003 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 67,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 66,888 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 44,504 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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X477 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X477 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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X477 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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