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X296 EAA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 EAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

battery is loose

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,903 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

battery is loose

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,492 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

dampness around brake fliud reservior.

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth and wearing on the outer edge.

slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 18 Apr 2009 68,445 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

dampness around brake fliud reservior.

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth and wearing on the outer edge.

slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 65,258 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,456 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,908 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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X296 EAA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X296 EAA, 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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X296 EAA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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