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X705 DMW

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,803 mi
Last recorded143,803 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 DMW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,803 miles

Rear chassis brace corroded away

Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,145 miles

corrosion and damage to underside

Fail 21 Jan 2016 132,145 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion and damage to underside

Pass 5 Feb 2015 120,911 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear chassis brace corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 120,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear chassis brace corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,750 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 106,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,259 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of round.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of round.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,167 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 78,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,202 miles

slight play in o/s end of steering rack.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,322 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 61,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,093 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 42,978 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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X705 DMW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X705 DMW, 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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X705 DMW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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