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X436 GLH

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,228 mi
Last recorded77,228 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX436 GLH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,228 miles

engine light

engine light on

engine runs rough on tick over about off one

o/s/r tyre on limit plus badley worn on edges

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light

engine light on

o/s/r tyre on limit plus badley worn on edges

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

o/s headlamp top mounting cracked(glued)

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,512 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 69,512 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,053 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,475 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,336 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,308 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 63,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,711 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 59,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sounds like front pads worn out

Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,299 miles

Anti-slip pedel rubber slightly worn

Cut in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2007 50,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

anti-slip pedal rubber slightly worn

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 42,235 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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X436 GLH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X436 GLH, 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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X436 GLH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2001.

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