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X756 GJM

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,010 mi
Last recorded166,010 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX756 GJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 166,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area also clamp showing damage (7.1.2)

Lower under car lambda sensor mount bracket missing

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp bulb access panel missing

Offside Front inner and lower wheel arch liner damaged and charcoal canister loose

nearside and offside front tyres showing abnormal tread wear

slight oil leak evident suspect engine area

whine from engine area while emissions test carried out suspect power steering pump or auxility area

Fail 9 Mar 2017 166,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area also clamp showing damage (7.1.2)

Lower under car lambda sensor mount bracket missing

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp bulb access panel missing

Offside Front inner and lower wheel arch liner damaged and charcoal canister loose

nearside and offside front tyres showing abnormal tread wear

slight oil leak evident suspect engine area

whine from engine area while emissions test carried out suspect power steering pump or auxility area

Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside power steering support bracket missing

Rear lateral bar corroded

play evident in handbrake assembly

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 10 Mar 2016 161,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside power steering support bracket missing

Rear lateral bar corroded

play evident in handbrake assembly

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Mar 2015 155,768 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 157,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2014 153,481 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2014 153,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2012 149,800 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 143,368 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cv joint grease has leaked out of the N/S/F cv boot.

rear engine stabiliser mounting is weak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 134,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 127,494 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 127,494 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2009 121,952 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 108,562 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 95,330 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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X756 GJM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X756 GJM, 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 X756 GJM registered?

X756 GJM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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