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X679 VPA

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX679 VPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,446 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 111,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 110,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 110,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure axle support beam corroded through allowing cable to fall down (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,152 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear axle noise reduction bar corroded through

Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear axle noise reduction bar corroded through

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,855 miles

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

nearside sill dented.

nearside wiper blade starting to split but still clearing screen.

rear axle beam corroded ( non mot item).

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,222 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 89,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,673 miles

nearside rear tyre 3.0mm

rear axle beam bar corroding (non mot item)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,956 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/f front fog light broken

screen washer pump very weak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,004 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 62,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,769 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,977 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,618 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 47,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,808 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 40,808 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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X679 VPA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X679 VPA, 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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X679 VPA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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