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X488 KDV

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,903 mi
Last recorded95,903 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 KDV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 95,903 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 81,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,139 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 81,031 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,567 miles

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

slight earth fault on nearside rear lights

Fail 2 Feb 2009 78,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight earth fault on nearside rear lights

Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,678 miles

rear panel has damage

Fail 6 Feb 2008 72,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear panel has damage

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,542 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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X488 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X488 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 X488 KDV registered?

X488 KDV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X488 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X488 KDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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