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X681 KKG

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,732 mi
Last recorded132,732 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX681 KKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 132,732 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 129,287 miles

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Front drivers seat fore & aft adjustment is stiff.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Slight leak from exhaust.

Slight play in n/s front outer driveshaft joint.

Fail 23 May 2014 129,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Front drivers seat fore & aft adjustment is stiff.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Slight leak from exhaust.

Slight play in n/s front outer driveshaft joint.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,485 miles

Bonnet is corroded around locking catch.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 126,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Bonnet is corroded around locking catch.

Rear lateral bar is corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,565 miles

Exhaust joint behind catalyst is loose.

Exhaust middle silencer is starting to leak.

N/s front outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 121,564 miles

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

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

Exhaust joint behind catalyst is loose.

Exhaust middle silencer is starting to leak.

N/s front outer driveshaft gaiter is perishing.

There is so much play in the o/s track rod end that I cannot guaranty there is no play in other joints until it has been repaired.

Pass 18 May 2011 117,341 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 18 May 2011 117,339 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Exhaust joint at middle of car is leaking slightly - MAY be cause of emission failure.

N/s waher is not working.

Pass 14 May 2010 112,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 May 2010 112,577 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 108,018 miles

Centre section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear tyre is wearing in patches & is only just above the limit.

There is a noise from the front of the engine area.

Fail 21 May 2009 108,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s rear tyre is wearing in patches & is only just above the limit.

There is a noise from the front of the engine area.

Pass 20 May 2008 105,186 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 105,186 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 98,914 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 92,693 miles

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

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

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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X681 KKG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X681 KKG, 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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X681 KKG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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