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X631 LOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,194 mi
Last recorded164,194 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX631 LOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 164,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 164,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 157,442 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 150,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 138,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 126,985 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 115,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,132 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre perrishing on outer sidewall & in tread

Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,131 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/rear tyre perrishing on outer sidewall & in tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 92,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,335 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 81,340 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 81,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 71,283 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,283 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,107 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,123 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 55,123 miles

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

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

1.o/s/f tyre close to limit †2.Slight play in steering rack †3.o/s/r tyre wearing on edges & cracking †4.Brake discs wearing †5.Aux drive belt cracking †6.o/s door mirror cracked slightly †7.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Fail 29 Mar 2006 48,909 miles

1 n/s door mirror glass cracked †2 front & rear brake discs starting to wear †3 slight play in steering rack [o/s] †4 n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,909 miles

1 n/s door mirror glass cracked †2 front & rear brake discs starting to wear †3 slight play in steering rack [o/s] †4 n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

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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X631 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X631 LOJ, 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 X631 LOJ registered?

X631 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X631 LOJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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