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X502 EVO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 EVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 83,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .76 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits .63 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

teamp fuel cap fitted with seal

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,298 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 75,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n\s and o\s (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n\s and o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 74,998 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,496 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 73,496 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,984 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 70,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,419 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,404 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,415 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 59,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 59,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 56,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,615 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 49,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,293 miles

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

Rear number plate has water ingress /deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 46,026 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated/ cracks in side walls

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

Rear number plate has water ingress /deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,505 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 36,990 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,104 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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X502 EVO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X502 EVO, 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 X502 EVO registered?

X502 EVO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X502 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 EVO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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