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P4 EMC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

92,269 mi
Last recorded92,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 EMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,269 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 92,269 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall rubbing on exhaust (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underneath suspension corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall rubbing on exhaust (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underneath suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underneath suspension corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 88,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,862 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 87,862 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,073 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slight run-out

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slight run-out

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 85,587 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,675 miles

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

slight discolouring on front brake discs

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,670 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

slight discolouring on front brake discs

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

discolouring on both front brake discs -- inner faces

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,118 miles

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

discolouring on both front brake discs -- inner faces

Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,984 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,481 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,688 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,588 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 33,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P4 EMC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P4 EMC, 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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P4 EMC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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