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X831 NOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,405 mi
Last recorded109,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX831 NOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2012 109,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake discs corroded

rear engine mount worn

rear tyres started to perish

slight play in o/s/f trackrod

Pass 5 May 2011 103,752 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 103,262 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 94,817 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2009 84,573 miles

possible wear in n/s/f shockabsorber bearing

Fail 7 May 2009 84,573 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

possible wear in n/s/f shockabsorber bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,149 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 70,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 69,024 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 60,688 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 60,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 53,404 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 53,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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X831 NOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X831 NOJ, 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 X831 NOJ registered?

X831 NOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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