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X559 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 142,536 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 125,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 119,302 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 119,302 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 104,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 104,340 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 84,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,382 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 62,445 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 38,788 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 38,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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X559 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X559 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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What year was X559 KBP registered?

X559 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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