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X277 RSL

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

72,274 mi
Last recorded72,274 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 RSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 72,274 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Fail 12 Dec 2016 72,128 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres perished

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

nsr tyre soft

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,260 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front subframe corroded

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Dec 2015 69,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jan 2015 66,035 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

corrosion to osr brake pipe

nsf fog light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2013 60,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion to brake hose ferrules

corrosion to osr brake pipe

nsf fog light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 55,204 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

offside front floor corroded

slight leak at power steering pump

slight leak at power steering rack

slight play at offside track rod

washers just hitting screen

Fail 9 Jan 2012 49,909 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

offside front floor corroded

slight leak at power steering pump

slight leak at power steering rack

slight play at offside track rod

washers just hitting screen

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

slight leak at power steering pump area

Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded

slight leak at power steering pump area

Pass 9 Oct 2009 382,582 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 38,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 33,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,831 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 22,860 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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X277 RSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X277 RSL, 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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X277 RSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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