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2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,277 mi
Last recorded153,277 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 KBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 153,277 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear lateral bar corroded and broke

Fail 12 Sep 2018 153,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear lateral bar corroded and broke

Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,082 miles

Front both seats worn

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

Oil leak ()

rear blade poor condition

rear stabiliser bar broke

Fail 12 Sep 2017 152,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front both seats worn

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

Oil leak ()

rear blade poor condition

rear stabiliser bar broke

Pass 14 Sep 2016 151,287 miles

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

front brake imbalance requirements only just met 24%

nearside beam image poor

rear axle bushes deteriorated, rear lateral bar corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 151,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake imbalance requirements only just met 24%

nearside beam image poor

rear axle bushes deteriorated, rear lateral bar corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 150,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + badly worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside beam image poor

offside inner rack joint has play

rear bar corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Sep 2015 150,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + badly worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside beam image poor

offside inner rack joint has play

rear bar corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 150,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear brake binding slighly

rear lateral bar corroded

wipers smearing slighly

Fail 1 Oct 2014 150,501 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear brake binding slighly

rear lateral bar corroded

wipers smearing slighly

Pass 23 Aug 2013 146,865 miles

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

front discs worn

o/s tyre has anial in +cracking in tread

rear crossbar corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 146,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs worn

o/s tyre has anial in +cracking in tread

rear crossbar corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 137,266 miles

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 137,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 126,930 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake binging slighly

Fail 9 Sep 2011 126,930 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake binging slighly

Pass 3 Sep 2010 116,346 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 116,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front disks badly worn

n/srear tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Aug 2009 104,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,761 miles

engine stabilizer mounting perished

unable to open n/s/r door from the outside

Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,401 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 80,401 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 68,820 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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X512 KBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X512 KBK, 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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X512 KBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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