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X437 JVN

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,866 mi
Last recorded224,866 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 JVN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 224,866 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak coolant leak fom bottom radiator ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r light unit cracked

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 224,859 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak coolant leak fom bottom radiator ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r light unit cracked

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 214,901 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 214,901 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 204,038 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 192,579 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 192,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage seized (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 183,181 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 183,181 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 173,284 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen correctly

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 164,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 164,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 156,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 156,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 147,785 miles

Both front wipers split but still clearing screen correctly

Fail 28 Sep 2011 147,785 miles

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

Both front wipers split but still clearing screen correctly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,943 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 129,626 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 115,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 115,636 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front wiper blades just starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 69,689 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 69,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,107 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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X437 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X437 JVN, 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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X437 JVN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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