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X497 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2018 89,386 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,555 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 74,555 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,216 miles

Corrosion on PAS pipes

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,469 miles

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,270 miles

Corrosion PAS pipe

Corrosion on inner surface of front discs

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,210 miles

Front Brake Discs Corrossion On Inner And Outer Surfaces

Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake Discs Corrossion On Inner And Outer Surfaces

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,247 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 64,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 62,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 62,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 52,543 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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X497 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X497 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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X497 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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