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X745 AGR

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

60,537 mi
Last recorded60,537 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX745 AGR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 60,537 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run under floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet damaged

coolant low

•rear body stay bar deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2017 56,711 miles

front and rear no plates deteriorating

o/s n/s front discs corroding on inside edges

rear body stay bar deteriorating rear

Fail 10 May 2017 56,711 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s front (8.2.2)

front and rear no plates deteriorating

o/s n/s front discs corroding on inside edges

rear body stay bar deteriorating rear

Pass 16 May 2016 53,759 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills

o/s side repeater smashed

Pass 13 Dec 2014 48,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 48,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,830 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,348 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 31,346 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,641 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,215 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 26,649 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,649 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,263 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 25,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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X745 AGR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X745 AGR, 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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X745 AGR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 February 2001.

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