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X734 XWC

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,899 mi
Last recorded127,899 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX734 XWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 127,899 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

PAS rack slightly moist

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint cover insecure slightly

o/s/f seatbelt slow in retracting

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 122,640 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f inner driv e shaft leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,275 miles

OSF TYRE low and slight cracks

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

front anti rollbar D bush slight split,n/s and o/s

Fail 23 Aug 2013 117,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF TYRE low and slight cracks

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti rollbar D bush slight split,n/s and o/s

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 111,327 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 104,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 104,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,291 miles

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

travel in handbrake leaver

Fail 6 Aug 2010 98,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

travel in handbrake leaver

Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under body engine cover

Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,797 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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X734 XWC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X734 XWC, 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 X734 XWC registered?

X734 XWC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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