MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
EML is on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
EML is on
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coolant leak ()
EML is on
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
EML is on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion to steering and suspension components
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction camera and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
engine MIL light on
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to steering and suspension parts
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to steering and suspension parts
engine fault light on
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
The Engine management light is on
Offside Front seat mech worn
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
removed items from drivers view before test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine fault light on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X522 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X522 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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What year was X522 HDB registered?
X522 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2001.
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