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X538 TJO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,131 mi
Last recorded70,131 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 TJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 70,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,094 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 61,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,935 miles

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

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

Rear Lateral Bar Corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,037 miles

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

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

Rear axle cross support beam corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,448 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,436 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,216 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 36,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,040 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 31,040 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,906 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,971 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,562 miles

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

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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X538 TJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X538 TJO, 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 X538 TJO registered?

X538 TJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X538 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X538 TJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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