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2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 113,882 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,877 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 113,877 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 100,057 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2009 100,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,038 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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X657 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X657 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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X657 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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