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X824 EGX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,690 mi
Last recorded115,690 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 EGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,690 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 115,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 115,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,578 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion battery bottom tray little corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 110,794 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Phone holder (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and been runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 107,518 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 107,518 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 105,739 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 105,739 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 104,049 miles

offside front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 9 May 2013 104,049 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 24 Apr 2012 102,630 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,922 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 88,844 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 81,609 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 81,609 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 74,343 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 74,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,471 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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X824 EGX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X824 EGX, 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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X824 EGX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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