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X706 VPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,153 mi
Last recorded136,153 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 136,153 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 132,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 132,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 127,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 127,966 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,224 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,472 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 112,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,803 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 94,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,850 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 76,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,180 miles

Front number plate slightly damage

Nearside and rear of car body slightly damage

Fail 30 Jan 2012 74,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Engine coolant level low

Front number plate slightly damage

Nearside and rear of car body slightly damage

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,563 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

n.s.f inner tyre wall cracking.

rear silencer brackets corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,866 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,866 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 55,521 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 55,502 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 47,293 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)

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

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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X706 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X706 VPJ, 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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X706 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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