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X641 EGM

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,799 mi
Last recorded110,799 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX641 EGM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 100,559 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 100,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,897 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 102,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,041 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 87,315 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,315 miles

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,825 miles

nearside front outer anti roll bar bush gone slack

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen has slight damage to nearside

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,543 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 63,543 miles

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

crack in nearside of windscreen

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2006 51,768 miles

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

rear brakes binding advise attention

Fail 1 Feb 2006 51,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brakes binding advise attention

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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X641 EGM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X641 EGM, 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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X641 EGM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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