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X457 TUD

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 TUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,764 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Slight play in near side front roll bar bush

Fail 7 Mar 2013 93,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

Off side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Off side rear secondary side light not working

Slight play in near side front roll bar bush

Pass 23 Mar 2012 86,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 86,711 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear cross box section supporting abs wiring corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspect N/S/F strut bearing seized

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Suspect N/S/F strut bearing seized

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,196 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 58,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 40,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,492 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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X457 TUD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X457 TUD, 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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X457 TUD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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