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X302 EMW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,035 mi
Last recorded133,035 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX302 EMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 133,035 miles

Oil leak

engine/timing belt noise

rear x-member excessively corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 133,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs excessively worn

engine/timing belt noise

rear x-member excessively corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 120,457 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both outer cv boots perished

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 25 Mar 2011 106,987 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 106,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,386 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 93,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 85,616 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,103 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 79,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,831 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,776 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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X302 EMW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X302 EMW, 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 X302 EMW registered?

X302 EMW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X302 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X302 EMW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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