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X754 GEP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,223 mi
Last recorded122,223 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX754 GEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 122,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak housing side of head ,coolant level low ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,285 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to wing and light lens

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 115,285 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test emissions due to cutting out and missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to wing and light lens

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

eml on

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,355 miles

Nearside Rear wing and light lens slight damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 102,611 miles

Nearside Rear wing and light lens slight damage

Fail 9 Apr 2018 102,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wing and light lens slight damage

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,095 miles

Nearside Rear wing and light lens slight damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wing and light lens slight damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,306 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,382 miles

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

Rear lateral anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,381 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear lateral anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,626 miles

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

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

Nearside & Offside rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Rear lateral anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 82,625 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside & Offside rear brakes slightly binding

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

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

Rear lateral anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,711 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 79,711 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 74,198 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,509 miles

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

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

early replacement advised on offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,866 miles

CENTER STOP LIGHT

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 57,866 miles

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

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

CENTER STOP LIGHT

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,974 miles

CENTER STOP LIGHT

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,691 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,766 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 44,766 miles

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

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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X754 GEP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X754 GEP, 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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X754 GEP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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