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X177 DPN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,367 mi
Last recorded141,367 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 DPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 141,367 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 130,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + dust cover insecure (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,046 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust clamp excessively corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,659 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,517 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,517 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,375 miles

Centre exhaust section clamp corroded

Minor leak from power steering pressure switch

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 87,375 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust section clamp corroded

Minor leak from power steering pressure switch

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 74,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,096 miles

rear brake pads getting low rear discs worn.

wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake pads getting low rear discs worn.

wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,418 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,102 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 60,102 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,624 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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X177 DPN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X177 DPN, 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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X177 DPN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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