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X423 OPU

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,019 mi
Last recorded144,019 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX423 OPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,019 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 144,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.33mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 137,856 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 137,856 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion fabricated cross member corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 10 Jan 2015 124,690 miles

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

rear stabilizer bar corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 99,209 miles

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

rear suspension brace bar corroded (not a testable item)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,892 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,299 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,706 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 76,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,341 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 73,341 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 67,782 miles

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

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

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

front disc inner faces poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,782 miles

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

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

front disc inner faces poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion on all brake flexi ferrules

Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,775 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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X423 OPU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X423 OPU, 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 X423 OPU registered?

X423 OPU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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