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X529 KBK

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,749 mi
Last recorded65,749 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 KBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,749 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 61,446 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 55,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 55,110 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,744 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 48,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 40,822 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 40,818 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 35,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,053 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 23,053 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system t rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,841 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,593 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,905 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,936 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,335 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 15,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 15,075 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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X529 KBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X529 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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X529 KBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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