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X303 EAA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 EAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,426 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,526 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to step

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor ring (1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to step

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor ring (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 87,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Rear lower gearbox mount deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 81,001 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Excessive corrosion to rear lateral bar, not a reason for rejection

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,148 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,304 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 58,304 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,391 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,720 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 46,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,269 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,903 miles

both front wipers starting to split

o/s/r tyre has been run flat damaged outer side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,354 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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X303 EAA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X303 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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What year was X303 EAA registered?

X303 EAA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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