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X703 BKU

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,008 mi
Last recorded106,008 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX703 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 106,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,008 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,485 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 97,480 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

rear engine mount deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2012 91,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

rear engine mount deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,155 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,225 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 82,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,235 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 69,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 52,510 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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X703 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 64.3%.

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 X703 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 X703 BKU registered?

X703 BKU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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