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X236 EKU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,627 mi
Last recorded50,627 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 EKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,627 miles

Centre Rear brake light out

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear rear lamp damaged held on with tape

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2016 50,570 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread broken (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Centre Rear brake light out

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear rear lamp damaged held on with tape

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,278 miles

N/S mirror has cracks in glass

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have cracks in the side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,238 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

high level brake light not working

nearside and offside rear tyres have side wall cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,383 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,820 miles

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

nearside mirror glass broken

spare tyre flat

washer jet adjustment

Fail 25 Jan 2011 34,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

spare tyre flat

washer jet adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,283 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread but is not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 27 Jan 2010 32,283 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread but is not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,904 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 3 Apr 2009 30,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,280 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 29,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,245 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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X236 EKU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X236 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X236 EKU registered?

X236 EKU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X236 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X236 EKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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