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X824 HDC

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,341 mi
Last recorded77,341 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 HDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,341 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 77,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,893 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,788 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2011 64,785 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,854 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,663 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

o/s/r tyre walls statring to crack

Fail 23 Jan 2009 50,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,489 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 45,489 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HDC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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