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X534 MDS

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,540 mi
Last recorded89,540 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX534 MDS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,540 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 85,950 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

Rear wiper blade torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,958 miles

EML on dash

O/S/F Tyre perished

Fail 11 Apr 2014 81,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

EML on dash

O/S/F Tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.m. light is on

nearside front bodywork is damaged

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,867 miles

EML Light on dash

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,864 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EML Light on dash

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 68,995 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,992 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,978 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 63,001 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 514,941 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 51,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 43,615 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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X534 MDS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X534 MDS, 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 X534 MDS registered?

X534 MDS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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