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X167 EMO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,094 mi
Last recorded124,094 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX167 EMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,835 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 111,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 109,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,264 miles

osf tryre worn on outside

Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tryre worn on outside

Pass 1 Sep 2012 100,854 miles

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

Offside front brake disc is slightly scored.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 100,854 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside front brake disc is slightly scored.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2010 78,740 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 78,726 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has deep cut in the outter wall

nearside of vehicle has excessive panel and sill damage

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,384 miles

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

nearside front wing slightly damaged

nearside rear door not opening from outside

slight play in rack

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2008 58,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 38,316 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 38,316 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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X167 EMO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X167 EMO, 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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X167 EMO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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