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X378 EDW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,963 mi
Last recorded121,963 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 EDW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 114,288 miles

Nearside main brake pipe on floor

Offside Rear brake pipe on axle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,244 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged o/s n/s abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside main brake pipe on floor

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

Offside Rear brake pipe on axle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,187 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

clutch noisey

Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,187 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

clutch noisey

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,881 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,059 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,517 miles

battery low voltage

engine stabilizer bar play in bush

front discs rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,517 miles

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

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

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

battery low voltage

engine stabilizer bar play in bush

front discs rusty

o/s/f window defective

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,727 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,721 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,009 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 79,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 71,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,164 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,399 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 50,403 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 50,403 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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X378 EDW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X378 EDW, 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 X378 EDW registered?

X378 EDW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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