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X473 TKJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,931 mi
Last recorded111,931 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 TKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 111,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FLEXI HOSE MOUNTED ON REAR SUSPENSION BEAM (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,951 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,545 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,372 miles

both rear tyres splitting and perishing on outer edge

offside front fog lamp lens broken

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear flexi brake pipes ferules corroding

rear offside axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,633 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Split But Not Allowing Ingress Of Dirt Or Water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

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

Rear axle beam brace excessively corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 85,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

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

Rear axle beam brace excessively corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,699 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing ply or cords

rear screen wiper blade split

under vehicle rear lateral cross bar heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,869 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing low and wearing heavily on edges

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres starting to wear slightly on edges

both front windscreen wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly worn

rear screen wiper blade split

rear under vehicle lateral cross bar starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,670 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,830 miles

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

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

Front wipers split

Fail 12 Jan 2009 40,436 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,846 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,628 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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X473 TKJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 X473 TKJ, 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 X473 TKJ registered?

X473 TKJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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