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X834 GKL

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

130,084 mi
Last recorded130,084 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 GKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 130,084 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 130,084 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 130,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 130,021 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 130,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 130,005 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 130,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 129,695 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 128,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 126,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 119,913 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 119,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 117,336 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 117,336 miles

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

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

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

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 112,094 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 112,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 110,184 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 110,184 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 92,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2009 83,489 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

nearside & offside front fog lamps smashed

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,576 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 75,576 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,165 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front fog lamp's len's damaged

advise offside door check strap mount damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2007 67,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front fog lamp len's smashed

advise nearside front tyre cut doun to cord's on sidewall

advise offside door check strap mount damaged

Pass 11 May 2006 60,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2006 60,741 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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X834 GKL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X834 GKL, 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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X834 GKL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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