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X537 ELE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,024 mi
Last recorded79,024 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX537 ELE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 79,024 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 79,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer C/V boot perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLY CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLY CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Reverse light not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLY CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLY CRACKED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Reverse light not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,056 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,377 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,450 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 52,450 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

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

oil leak

rear lower gearbox mount slight play in bush

Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear lower gearbox mount slight play in bush

Pass 23 Dec 2014 46,667 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 46,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,116 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,486 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,391 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,828 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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X537 ELE 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 70.8%.

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 X537 ELE, 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 X537 ELE registered?

X537 ELE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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