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X534 PUA

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,384 mi
Last recorded125,384 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX534 PUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 125,384 miles

exhaust corroded

front anti-roll bar bushes split

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

front anti-roll bar bushes split

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 122,615 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm

Fail 21 Jul 2015 122,615 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm

Pass 27 May 2014 119,978 miles

front tyres 2.5mm

Fail 27 May 2014 119,978 miles

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

front tyres 2.5mm

Pass 29 May 2013 118,061 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 118,061 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 115,410 miles

gear b ox mounting worn slight wear in o/s/f track rod end o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Fail 9 May 2012 115,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

gear b ox mounting worn slight wear in o/s/f track rod end o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

Pass 23 May 2011 113,919 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,740 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 111,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/f spring corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 106,125 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 98,859 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 90,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 73,573 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 PUA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X534 PUA, 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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X534 PUA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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