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X214 PSL

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,369 mi
Last recorded132,369 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 PSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 132,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush and bracket missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has broken body and across tread is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,176 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 129,176 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,791 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 7 Apr 2016 116,728 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 116,728 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake sticking (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

purge tank in offside front wheel arch insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice tank bar badly corodded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,102 miles

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)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre is perishing on inside sidewall and across the tread

Pass 1 Apr 2013 95,518 miles

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

n/s strut bearing slightly stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2012 92,771 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,816 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,675 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 80,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

eng stabilizer bush worn

Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,439 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 68,439 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,999 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 59,999 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,911 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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X214 PSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X214 PSL, 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 X214 PSL registered?

X214 PSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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