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X361 EMW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 EMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 143,081 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 143,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 132,152 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 132,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 98,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 98,701 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Air bag light syaying on.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 87,433 miles

Air bag light on.Slight grease leak from o/s outer cv gaiter at hub.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,121 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 70,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,686 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,551 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Mar 2007 56,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear wiper blade deteriorated/useless

Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,068 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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X361 EMW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X361 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 X361 EMW registered?

X361 EMW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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