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X272 JPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 JPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 122,126 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 122,126 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. broken (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock abs area inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock abs area inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

wiper marks to screen osf

Pass 16 Dec 2014 116,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

rear bar excessively corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 116,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

rear bar excessively corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 103,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,410 miles

EM light on

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake fluid is black

Coolant on min

Earth fault on dash

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fog tell tale light comes on with indicators and hazzards

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

Oil just under min

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f wheel bearing is slightly rough

n/s/r tyre vhas a split in the inner sidewall deep enough for cords but not in excess of the requirements for a fail

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,527 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 88,527 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Alternator belt slipping

Co level just passed

Engine management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Steering rack leaking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,238 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 78,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine mount missing a rubber

Fail 7 May 2008 64,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 64,804 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 46,926 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 46,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X272 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X272 JPO, 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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X272 JPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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