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X42 LMJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,881 mi
Last recorded122,881 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 LMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 122,881 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,152 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside abs wire insecure

offside c.v boot deteriorated

rear exhaust box rubbers deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,935 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 95,863 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,646 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 84,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,687 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,193 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing showing signs of wear getting noisey

Fail 30 Nov 2013 73,193 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing showing signs of wear getting noisey

Pass 15 Dec 2012 69,233 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,015 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 65,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 60,959 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 57,658 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 12 Dec 2009 57,658 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 13 Dec 2008 53,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,228 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 45,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 39,922 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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X42 LMJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X42 LMJ, 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 X42 LMJ registered?

X42 LMJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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