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X143 DGR

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 DGR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 157,009 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 153,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 151,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2014 146,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 141,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Apr 2013 141,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 136,677 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 136,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,574 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 128,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,294 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 123,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 106,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 95,540 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 80,024 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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X143 DGR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc 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 X143 DGR, 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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X143 DGR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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