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X491 WLJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,835 mi
Last recorded104,835 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 WLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,835 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 104,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,058 miles

rear lower engine stabiliser bar rubber bush worn and split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 98,058 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear lower engine stabiliser bar rubber bush worn and split

Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 81,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,162 miles

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 68,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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X491 WLJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X491 WLJ, 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 X491 WLJ registered?

X491 WLJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2001.

Is X491 WLJ safe to buy?

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