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X626 TSW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,326 mi
Last recorded31,326 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX626 TSW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 31,326 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 31,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 90,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 86,028 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,028 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 80,081 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 74,334 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,436 miles

Both the rear sub-frame bushes are starting to split.

Slight movement in the handbrake lever.

The N/S/R tyre has slight cuts on it and is slightly cracking on the inside and is starting to wear.

The rear brake pads are slightly starting to wear.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both the rear sub-frame bushes are starting to split.

Slight movement in the handbrake lever.

The N/S/R tyre has slight cuts on it and is slightly cracking on the inside and is starting to wear.

The rear brake pads are slightly starting to wear.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,214 miles

Slight fraying on the O/S/F seat-belt.

The N/S/F wiper blade has a slight tear bust still clears the screen fine.

The O/S/R tyre has a couple of cuts in it.

Pass 14 May 2007 51,265 miles

Both front C.V boots are slightly insecure and slight weepage from the O/S/F boot.

Both rear brake discs are slightly starting to score on the inside.

Imbalance in the front brakes is near the limit.

Slight play in the handbrake lever.

The N/S/F anti-roll bar link bush is slightly starting to wear.

The O/S/R tyre is sligthly starting to wear and crack.

Pass 19 May 2006 45,039 miles

Both front tyres are near the limit on the edges.

Fail 19 May 2006 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres are near the limit on the edges.

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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X626 TSW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X626 TSW, 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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X626 TSW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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