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X789 XJT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,408 mi
Last recorded69,408 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 XJT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 69,408 miles

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r lamp one of two bulbs inop

Fail 6 Feb 2017 69,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint (3.4.2)

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

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/r lamp one of two bulbs inop

Pass 3 Feb 2016 69,241 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside mirror slight damage

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,282 miles

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

os mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2015 68,275 miles

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

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

os mirror damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,712 miles

ns outer sill damaged

os mirror damaged

tailgate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,600 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside steering rack boot perished

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,865 miles

nearside sill damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside sill damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

nearside front tyre is bold at outer edge and heavily perished

Pass 4 Feb 2011 51,877 miles

offside rear light cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,860 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside rear light cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2010 47,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre staring to wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,643 miles

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre staring to wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,649 miles

front & rear number plates in poor condition.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,001 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,707 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,599 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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X789 XJT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X789 XJT, 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 X789 XJT registered?

X789 XJT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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