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X442 VPA

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 VPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,386 miles

(steel wheels, 175/65R14 tyres, tread depths n/s/f & o/s/f 6mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r new.)

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bush is deterioated & has excessive movement (may fail next year).

n/s/r tyre outer edge of tread is wearing/worn.

o/s/f outer C/V joint has play.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,386 miles

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

(steel wheels, 175/65R14 tyres, tread depths n/s/f & o/s/f 6mm, n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r new.)

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer bush is deterioated & has excessive movement (may fail next year).

n/s/r tyre outer edge of tread is wearing/worn.

o/s/f outer C/V joint has play.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,403 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer mount bush deterioated resulting in excessive movement, (not part of M.O.T. this year but may fail next year).

nearside rear light lens damaged (cracked).

offside rear tyre pressure low.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 91,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

lower engine/gearbox stabilizer mount bush deterioated resulting in excessive movement, (not part of M.O.T. this year but may fail next year).

nearside rear light lens damaged (cracked).

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,184 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE :- O/S/R & N/S/F tyres, edges of tread "ON MINIMUM LIMIT!".

slight misfire. no spare tyre.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 84,486 miles

rear blade

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level stop light not working

nearside washer poor

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine misfire

Pass 21 Aug 2009 84,486 miles

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

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

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

engine misfire

high level stop light not working

nearside washer poor

rear blade

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2008 81,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,441 miles

piece of wire in n,s,r, tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,225 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 VPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X442 VPA, 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 X442 VPA registered?

X442 VPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X442 VPA safe to buy?

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