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X676 BKU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,597 mi
Last recorded108,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX676 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,597 miles

front discs corroded

offside front ABS ring broken

Fail 9 Jan 2013 108,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs corroded

offside front ABS ring broken

Pass 7 Jan 2012 105,433 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 105,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 101,554 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 101,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,252 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 98,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 86,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 72,158 miles

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 2 Feb 2008 72,158 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 60,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,980 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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X676 BKU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X676 BKU, 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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X676 BKU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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