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X714 LOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,788 mi
Last recorded133,788 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX714 LOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2013 133,788 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2013 133,788 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 123,081 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2011 117,518 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 117,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 115,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working

front and rear brake discs worn

lower boot not opening only top half

n s f wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 105,856 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

n/s/f s/mirror slightly cracked

rear screen brake light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2010 105,856 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

n/s/f s/mirror slightly cracked

rear screen brake light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2009 99,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp innop

Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,818 miles

centre stop lamp innop

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,944 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 93,944 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

sight play steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2007 85,065 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)

slight play o/s/f steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,250 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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X714 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X714 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 X714 LOJ registered?

X714 LOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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