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X704 LOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 LOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,466 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outer tyre wall cut round its circumference but at this time not showing any cords

Fail 30 Jul 2012 100,466 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

engine management light on

nearside front outer tyre wall cut round its circumference but at this time not showing any cords

slight resistance to nearside front roadwheel when spun

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,149 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 89,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,468 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 1,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 84,919 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,931 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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X704 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X704 LOJ, 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 X704 LOJ registered?

X704 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X704 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X704 LOJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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