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X546 KBK

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,343 mi
Last recorded57,343 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX546 KBK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,343 miles

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

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

Rear stabilizer arm corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,343 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Rear stabilizer arm corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,549 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,538 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,487 miles

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

air bag light on

engine light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,736 miles

air bag light on

Fail 4 Oct 2010 21,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,627 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 65,609 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,072 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 59,060 miles

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

air bag lights on

power steering leek

Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 49,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,701 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 40,701 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 33,914 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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X546 KBK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X546 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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X546 KBK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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