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X638 LOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,616 mi
Last recorded127,616 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 LOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 127,616 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 127,559 miles

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

Engine management lamp on.

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 123,280 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 118,770 miles

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

Offside front tyre on limit.

Tracking required.

Fail 8 Aug 2009 118,770 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre on limit.

Tracking required.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 111,216 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 104,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,528 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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X638 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X638 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 X638 LOJ registered?

X638 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X638 LOJ safe to buy?

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