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X442 DTH

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,285 mi
Last recorded165,285 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 DTH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 165,285 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR SHOCK OBSORBERS DUST COVERS MISSING

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 157,357 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 144,373 miles

Nearside 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)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,460 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bottom engine mounting has play

Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,105 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise when rotating

Pass 21 Jan 2013 117,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,072 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 110,072 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear anti vibration bar excessively corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 101,924 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

rear axel brace is corroded this is not part of the body structure

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,522 miles

rear axle stabalising bar corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2009 86,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,326 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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X442 DTH is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X442 DTH, 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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X442 DTH is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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