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X391 EJB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX391 EJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 80,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion bonnet around catch striker (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak minor - suspect radiator ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 77,486 miles

engine light on

Fail 20 Nov 2015 77,486 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,471 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,471 miles

engine light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,862 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 69,925 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 69,925 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,799 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,799 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 64,146 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 64,146 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 62,403 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Front wipers poor.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,839 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 56,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

wiper blades very noisy in operation

Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,559 miles

wiper blades very noisy in operation

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,873 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2006 50,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X391 EJB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X391 EJB, 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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X391 EJB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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