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2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

66,768 mi
Last recorded66,768 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX661 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 66,768 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 66,768 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 65,990 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 65,537 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surport bar corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,050 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 62,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,884 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,628 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 52,588 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,932 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 46,932 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 41,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear tyres cracking (strong advise)

front windscreen washers poor

rear suspension cross brace rotten

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,121 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 35,121 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,300 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking 185 60 15

offside front tyre tread cracking 185 60 15

Fail 26 Sep 2014 26,300 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre tread cracking 185 60 15

offside front tyre tread cracking 185 60 15

Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,813 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,198 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,134 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 21,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,636 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 19,636 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,737 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 17,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,900 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 15,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,766 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 13,349 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres perishing

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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X661 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X661 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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X661 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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