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X461 RNS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,056 mi
Last recorded57,056 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 RNS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 57,056 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 55,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 54,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2024 54,594 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 51,783 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,804 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,460 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,278 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,483 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 47,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front both tyres slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,544 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

grease on nearside front abs ring

offside rear tyre starting to perish

underseal on brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,307 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes coated in underseal unable to fully inspect

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all rear brake pipes coated in underseal

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,210 miles

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

all front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,900 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,900 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,035 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 39,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 39,399 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 20,486 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,335 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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X461 RNS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X461 RNS, 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 X461 RNS registered?

X461 RNS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X461 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X461 RNS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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