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X178 GCR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 GCR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 111,237 miles

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 27 Feb 2017 111,237 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 26 Feb 2016 110,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2016 110,444 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 109,251 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

slight bind n/s/r wheel

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,162 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 30 Nov 2013 108,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 3 Jul 2012 104,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,374 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs worn

nsf tyre worn on inner shoulder

osf tyre worn on innershoulder

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,517 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,466 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

osf tyre worn on inner and outer shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 56,997 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 44,607 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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X178 GCR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X178 GCR, 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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X178 GCR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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