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X701 BKU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,535 mi
Last recorded135,535 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 135,535 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 135,535 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 114,272 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside beam patton poor

windsreen scrached

Fail 18 May 2015 114,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside beam patton poor

windsreen scrached

Pass 14 May 2014 96,625 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 96,625 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 87,461 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 87,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,205 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 57,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,024 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 32,507 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all tyres walls perishing

Pass 9 May 2006 32,507 miles

all tyres walls 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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X701 BKU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X701 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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What year was X701 BKU registered?

X701 BKU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X701 BKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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