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X797 XJT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,218 mi
Last recorded161,218 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 XJT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 161,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 161,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 156,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 156,057 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 151,401 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,772 miles

Oil leak general engine oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component metal pipe out of pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 142,772 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak general engine oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component metal pipe out of pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 135,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 135,802 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump area (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,271 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre well worn

off side head lamp lens deteriating

Fail 1 Apr 2015 117,271 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre well worn

off side head lamp lens deteriating

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,378 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,274 miles

o/s headlight lense poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,274 miles

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

o/s headlight lense poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,080 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 65,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,490 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,081 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,650 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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X797 XJT 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 72.7%.

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 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 X797 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 X797 XJT registered?

X797 XJT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X797 XJT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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