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X461 SOE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX461 SOE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,144 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 113,094 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 107,258 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre Cracked

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 101,597 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre Cracked

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 95,898 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both off side wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 95,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both off side wheel (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 90,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 90,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,060 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,152 miles

damage to offside front wheel

front fog lamps not working

Fail 2 Dec 2011 87,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to offside front wheel

front fog lamps not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,979 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear seat belt not checked as seat folded down

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,979 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear seat belt not checked as seat folded down

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,238 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,784 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 60,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,923 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,139 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 49,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,031 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 SOE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X461 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

X461 SOE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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