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X218 GDD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 GDD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator lite illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2013 126,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

malfunction indicator lite illuminated

Fail 21 Aug 2013 126,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine management warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,995 miles

gearbox mounting worn

Fail 23 Aug 2012 118,993 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 111,268 miles

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 10 Aug 2011 111,268 miles

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

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 2 Jun 2010 98,250 miles

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements,it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 28 May 2010 98,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 87,110 miles

enginge manting lower excessive play

rear number plate seperating

wipers perished

Fail 17 Jun 2009 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

enginge manting lower excessive play

rear number plate seperating

wipers perished

Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 79,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 56,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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X218 GDD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X218 GDD, 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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X218 GDD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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