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X794 VPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,759 mi
Last recorded87,759 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX794 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 85,700 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 83,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 81,899 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 81,898 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 79,430 miles

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

rear road noise vibration bar corroded\

Fail 16 May 2013 79,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear road noise vibration bar corroded\

Pass 19 May 2012 72,006 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 72,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,462 miles

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

front brake discs and pads aare worn...centre exhaust rubber mount poor condition..engine stabilizer bushes poor condition..

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,335 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads aare worn...centre exhaust rubber mount poor condition..engine stabilizer bushes poor condition..

Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox rubber mounting split and perishing.

undertray fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,542 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox rubber mounting split and perishing.

undertray fitted.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 55,116 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,116 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 47,531 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 47,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 32,420 miles

front washers poor.

rear plastic screen misting causing poor vision to rear.

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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X794 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X794 VPJ, 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 X794 VPJ registered?

X794 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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