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X819 VUB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,346 mi
Last recorded129,346 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX819 VUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 129,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 129,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,675 miles

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

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Fail 22 Sep 2011 116,927 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s check strap

washers weak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 116,927 miles

advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

o/s check strap

washers weak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,864 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s abs ring loose on cv joint

Fail 19 Oct 2010 113,864 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s abs ring loose on cv joint

Pass 23 Apr 2009 108,567 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 108,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 100,140 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2007 89,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 76,164 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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X819 VUB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X819 VUB, 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 X819 VUB registered?

X819 VUB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X819 VUB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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