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X69 OEO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,058 mi
Last recorded122,058 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX69 OEO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,058 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 115,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 115,594 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner tyre wall slightly damaged.

rear tyres getting low plus side walls slightly damaged.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 106,959 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner tyre wall slightly damaged.

rear tyres getting low plus side walls slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 102,536 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 102,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,469 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise damage to n/s/r crossmember

advise front brakes juddering

advise front tyres wearing off on inside edges

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs pitted

advise no spare tyre

advise o/s/f mirror cover missing

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2007 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise damage to n/s/r crossmember

advise front brakes juddering

advise front tyres wearing off on inside edges

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs pitted

advise no spare tyre

advise o/s/f mirror cover missing

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2006 89,279 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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X69 OEO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X69 OEO, 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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What year was X69 OEO registered?

X69 OEO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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