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X642 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,533 mi
Last recorded130,533 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,533 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant and powersteering fluid below minimum.

Engine and gearbox has fluid leaks.

STRONG ADVISE: Front brake discs are in a very poor condition.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 130,533 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant and powersteering fluid below minimum.

Engine and gearbox has fluid leaks.

STRONG ADVISE: Front brake discs are in a very poor condition.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 123,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2013 117,889 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 117,889 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose on tray

lower rear engine stabliser rubber worn/weak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 112,351 miles

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

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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery loose on tray

lower rear engine stabliser rubber worn/weak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,989 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low / cracking

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,772 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,202 miles

Advise front brake discs rusty from where vehicle has been standing but efficiencys ok

Advise offside rear tyre down to 2mm and starting to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 68,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,394 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,765 miles

oil leak

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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X642 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X642 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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X642 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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