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X818 HKM

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

125,218 mi
Last recorded125,218 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 HKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 125,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 125,217 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,343 miles

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

Front tyres worn to 3mm & bald on edges

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wing mirror loose

Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Front tyres worn to 3mm & bald on edges

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside wing mirror loose

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,786 miles

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

handbrake lever deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,715 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

handbrake lever deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 81,201 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,588 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hazard warning lamp swich starting to malfunction

lateral tye bar corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,161 miles

front inner brake pads low

slight brake bind to both o/s

Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,329 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,564 miles

2 punctures in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2007 50,564 miles

2 punctures in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,559 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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X818 HKM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X818 HKM, 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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X818 HKM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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