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X718 GMO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

154,723 mi
Last recorded154,723 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 GMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 154,723 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 154,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 146,207 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 146,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 137,245 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 129,128 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 129,128 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 121,013 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 121,013 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 112,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 112,472 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres appear under-inflated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 103,477 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,497 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 93,479 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,892 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 84,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,870 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 75,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,629 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 67,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 57,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,033 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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X718 GMO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 X718 GMO, 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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X718 GMO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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