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X365 XUB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,400 mi
Last recorded153,400 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX365 XUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 153,400 miles

engine/man light remains on

rear lower engine mounting is worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 153,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine/man light remains on

rear axle brace bar is corroded & holed

rear lower engine mounting is worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 141,274 miles

centre rear engine mounting is badly worn

timing belt due for change

Fail 20 Sep 2011 141,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

centre rear engine mounting is badly worn

timing belt due for change

Pass 17 Sep 2010 129,099 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 129,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery weak

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 115,293 miles

eng oil leak

nearside front a.b.s ring is split

noise from air/con pump

rear eng mounting is worn

Fail 24 Sep 2009 115,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eng management light remains on

eng oil leak

front pads look low

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre & low on pressure

nearside front a.b.s ring is split

noise from air/con pump

rear eng mounting is worn

slight binding of nearside front brake

Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,073 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Sep 2007 87,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 75,326 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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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X365 XUB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X365 XUB, 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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X365 XUB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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