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TCZ 8280

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 8280
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,241 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear brace bar which supports handbrake cable and abs wire is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,794 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 104,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,653 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,653 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 87,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 81,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,824 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,783 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 46,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,934 miles

Centre 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 21 Aug 2009 41,063 miles

no plate light when tapped works

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

above being the "D" bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,763 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 24,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,395 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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TCZ 8280 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TCZ 8280, 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 TCZ 8280 registered?

TCZ 8280 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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