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X639 DDM

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,353 mi
Last recorded90,353 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX639 DDM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,353 miles

n/s/r o/s/r inner sills getting corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,334 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r o/s/r inner sills getting corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,708 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,640 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 68,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 66,961 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

fro n/s brake disc starting to rust

poor exhaust mounts on rear box

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 61,045 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,697 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 58,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 72,475 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 72,475 miles

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

Exhaust to catalyst blowing.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front caliper appears to be sticking.

Offside front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Jan 2005 67,572 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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X639 DDM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X639 DDM, 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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X639 DDM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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