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X215 VMA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

68,007 mi
Last recorded68,007 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 VMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 68,007 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 68,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,299 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 67,293 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 66,623 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 66,621 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet in-operative (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower gearbox mount worn bush

Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,753 miles

Offside door mirror shroud slight damage

offside and nearside headlamp beam images poor

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,767 miles

lower engine bracket bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lower engine bracket bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,322 miles

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

lower engine /gearbox bracket bush split

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,784 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp poor beam image

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,574 miles

intermittent fault towasher pump switch?

Fail 31 Jan 2017 58,574 miles

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

intermittent fault towasher pump switch?

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,177 miles

rear tyres age related cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres age related cracking

Fail 17 Feb 2015 53,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,827 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,567 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,567 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,159 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,648 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,403 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,160 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner faces

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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X215 VMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X215 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 X215 VMA registered?

X215 VMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X215 VMA safe to buy?

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