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X311 TUA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,776 mi
Last recorded175,776 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 TUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 175,776 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre stop light u/s

Fail 28 May 2013 175,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre stop light u/s

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 152,729 miles

Front tyres badly wearing outer edges.

Minor body damage.

Minor oil leak.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 152,729 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front tyres badly wearing outer edges.

Minor body damage.

Minor oil leak.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 143,919 miles

Front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

High level stop lamp disconnected.

Minor body damage.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 5 May 2010 143,919 miles

Front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

High level stop lamp disconnected.

Minor body damage.

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 133,278 miles

Front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn.

High level stop lamp disconnected.

Minor oil leak.

Offside rear door will not open from outside.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 133,278 miles

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

Front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn.

High level stop lamp disconnected.

Minor oil leak.

Offside rear door will not open from outside.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 122,098 miles

1 x nearside sidelight not working

front pads getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 96,847 miles

nearside rear tyre split around tread

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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X311 TUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 X311 TUA, 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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X311 TUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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