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X698 SCS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,102 mi
Last recorded109,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 SCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,015 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

rear noise reduction bar corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 103,015 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes covered in underseal

rear noise reduction bar corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,485 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 96,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,899 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,571 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 80,571 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,445 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 59,445 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 51,205 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 42,613 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 42,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,061 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 40,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 35,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 35,985 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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X698 SCS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X698 SCS, 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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X698 SCS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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