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X447 CNU

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,125 mi
Last recorded129,125 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 CNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner/ outer edges tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 * (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 124,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 124,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 124,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 118,677 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,423 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner brake surface corroded and broken (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2017 103,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,200 miles

both rear wheel bearing have slight noise

Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,195 miles

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

both rear wheel bearing have slight noise

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,600 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,920 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 81,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,331 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 69,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 49,973 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged.

steering rack play.

under shield fitted.

under vehicle oil contamination.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 37,565 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front screen washers require adjustment.

front service brakes show inbalnce with slight run-out.

near side front tyre tread worn low and uneven.

near side front wiper blade smearing screen.

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged.

undershield fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,565 miles

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

front screen washers require adjustment.

front service brakes show inbalnce with slight run-out.

near side front tyre tread worn low and uneven.

near side front wiper blade smearing screen.

off side front tyre outer side wall damaged.

undershield fitted.

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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X447 CNU is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X447 CNU, 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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X447 CNU is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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