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X429 CJA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,759 mi
Last recorded70,759 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX429 CJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,759 miles

inner rackend slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2015
Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,586 miles

no coolent

Fail 10 Dec 2014 62,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no coolent

Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front c.v boot weaping grease

nearside mirror lens cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2013 59,461 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front c.v boot weaping grease

nearside mirror lens cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,331 miles

n/s door mirrow lose

Fail 13 Dec 2012 56,331 miles

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

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

n/s door mirrow lose

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f door mirrow cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,840 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,994 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front suspension componants are covered in cv grease

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,112 miles

nearside rear view mirror damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2008 42,101 miles

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

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

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

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

front wheels odd type.(not size)

nearside rear view mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,869 miles

THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS INOP

N/S/DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN CENTRAL 3/4

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 18 Dec 2007 38,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

N/S/DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN CENTRAL 3/4

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN

THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS INOP

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 23 May 2007 36,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 36,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,399 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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X429 CJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X429 CJA, 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 X429 CJA registered?

X429 CJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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