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X246 GJM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,053 mi
Last recorded117,053 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 GJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,053 miles

Nearside Front spot lamp broken

Rear shockabsorbers weak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,053 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front spot lamp broken

Rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 104,352 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 104,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Light damage to nearside outer sill panel

Lower engine stablizer bushs worn

Nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2014 94,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Light damage to nearside outer sill panel

Lower engine stablizer bushs worn

Nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,904 miles

chip in screen

front no. plate

n/s/f spot lamp lens cracked

oil leak engine

Fail 20 Feb 2013 86,702 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

chip in screen

front no. plate

n/s/f spot lamp lens cracked

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower engine mounting bush worn

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,598 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower engine mounting bush worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 70,618 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,877 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 62,798 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,008 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Fail 26 Feb 2009 56,886 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,925 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2008 55,925 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,549 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/F inner dirt shield broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 40,141 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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X246 GJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X246 GJM, 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 X246 GJM registered?

X246 GJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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