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X829 HPO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,385 mi
Last recorded135,385 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 135,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,815 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

engine mountings weak

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

power steering pipes damp

Fail 20 Jan 2016 126,813 miles

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

both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

engine mountings weak

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,311 miles

rear engine mounting showing signs of wear

Fail 12 Feb 2015 116,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear engine mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Feb 2014 104,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,406 miles

rear lower gearbox mounting weak

Fail 14 Feb 2013 96,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear lower gearbox mounting weak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 87,998 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boot wont open

rear cross brace corroded

rear lower gearbox mounting weak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 87,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

boot wont open

rear cross brace corroded

rear lower gearbox mounting weak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 77,616 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r door wont open from inside or out

rear cross brace showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2011 77,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r door wont open from inside or out

rear cross brace showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,946 miles

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

nearside bottom ball joint boot split.

nearside track rod end boot split.

offside track rod end boot split.

rear strut brace corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,208 miles

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

rear anti flex bar showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,205 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear anti flex bar showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,364 miles

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,116 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

squeal from front brakes

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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X829 HPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X829 HPO, 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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X829 HPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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