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X476 HDB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,438 mi
Last recorded149,438 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX476 HDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 149,438 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,811 miles

advise front discs poor condtion

adviseosr tyre splitting on sidewall 185/60/15

Fail 25 Jul 2013 133,811 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

advise front discs poor condtion

adviseosr tyre splitting on sidewall 185/60/15

Fail 11 Aug 2012 121,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

sidewall deterioration to o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2012 121,619 miles

sidewall deterioration to o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,799 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 105,799 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,185 miles

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

eye level brake light in op

Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eye level brake light in op

Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,237 miles

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

eye level stop inop

Fail 19 Aug 2009 77,237 miles

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

eye level stop inop

Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,523 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,239 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 30,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X476 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X476 HDB, 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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X476 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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