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X507 MCT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX507 MCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear cross bar below fuel tank corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,400 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,372 miles

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

Central brake light not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,846 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement reaction mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear and o/s/f wheel bearings noisy

Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Rear brake light not working

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement reaction mount (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear and o/s/f wheel bearings noisy

Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,124 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly loose on small clip

o/s/r tyre perished

tailgate button missing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,124 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

o/s/f outer cv boot slightly loose on small clip

o/s/r tyre perished

tailgate button missing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brakes noisy.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 85,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brakes noisy.

Fail 23 Jan 2013 78,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,453 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,877 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 47,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,489 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Fail 9 Jan 2006 35,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front inner disc faces discoloured

Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,822 miles

both front inner disc faces discoloured

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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X507 MCT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X507 MCT, 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 X507 MCT registered?

X507 MCT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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