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X677 POC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,051 mi
Last recorded140,051 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX677 POC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 140,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Ns outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf osf (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring broken Nsf (2.4.C.1a)

All loadbearing points showing corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 132,569 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 126,405 miles

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis sills and brake pipes

Fail 16 Feb 2016 126,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb at time of test - ok (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis sills and brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2015 121,967 miles

coolant level low

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 113,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 108,147 miles

Spare tyre defective

front inner brake discs corroding

offside front wiperblade

Fail 21 Jan 2013 108,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

front inner brake discs corroding

offside front wiperblade

Pass 25 Jan 2012 107,127 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 96,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,747 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,832 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,107 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 69,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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X677 POC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X677 POC, 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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X677 POC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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