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X735 KBP

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX735 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,621 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 127,621 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,686 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 119,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,366 miles

all four tyres cracked/perished

coolant low

Fail 4 Jun 2015 112,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all four tyres cracked/perished

coolant low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 100,432 miles

Nearside front cv boot perished.

Nearside wiper slightly juddery

Rotational noise from belt area.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,412 miles

Bearing noise from belt end of engine.

Nearside front outer cv boot perished.

Rear percussion bar corroded.

Surface corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,408 miles

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

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

Bearing noise from belt end of engine.

Nearside front outer cv boot perished.

Rear percussion bar corroded.

Surface corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 85,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 78,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,789 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,337 miles

nearside driveshaft ABS cone insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2008 74,337 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside driveshaft ABS cone insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,011 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X735 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X735 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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X735 KBP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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