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X488 CJA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,398 mi
Last recorded94,398 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 CJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,398 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Apr 2014 94,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

no rear seats fitted

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wiper blades slightly torn

damage to n/s of vehicle

fuel cap flap missing

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2013 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wiper blades slightly torn

damage to n/s of vehicle

fuel cap flap missing

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear support near axle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear support near axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,187 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 68,981 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,614 miles

Front and rear seat belts twisted

O/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Parking brake needs adjusting

Rear brake pads low

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Dec 2006 62,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear seat belts twisted

O/S/R wheel binding slightly.

Parking brake needs adjusting

Rear brake pads low

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,902 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 54,729 miles

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

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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X488 CJA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 X488 CJA, 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 X488 CJA registered?

X488 CJA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X488 CJA safe to buy?

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