MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front both outer edges of tyre worn
Offside Front both outer edges of tyre worn
Nearside Front both outer edges of tyre worn
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front both outer edges of tyre worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine Management Light Illuminated
Front Brake Discs Worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil Leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper rubber starting to split
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper rubber starting to split
Both front tyre valves starting to split
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Possible slight blow on exhaust manifold to engine (unable to see suffiecently due to postion of manifold)
Both front tyre valves starting to split
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Possible slight blow on exhaust manifold to engine (unable to see suffiecently due to postion of manifold)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X185 VUG is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 X185 VUG, 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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X185 VUG is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.
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