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X178 VMA

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX178 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,489 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,303 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,258 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,507 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 113,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 113,191 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,196 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up ring (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,973 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 108,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,986 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,746 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 101,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,542 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 99,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,964 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,386 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,040 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 VMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VMA, 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 X178 VMA registered?

X178 VMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2001.

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