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X835 PGV

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,522 mi
Last recorded167,522 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 PGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 167,522 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 167,522 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 154,675 miles

Both Rear Axle front bushes worn

E.M.L on

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 154,674 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick-up ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both Rear Axle front bushes worn

E.M.L on

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 142,970 miles

Both Rear Axle front bushes worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,318 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear axle bushes deteriorating & slightly debonding.

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 133,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear axle bushes deteriorating & slightly debonding.

engine management light illuminated

Pass 10 Jun 2014 123,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 123,824 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 112,525 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r tyre side wall cracking.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,324 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,184 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,274 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 52,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,522 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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X835 PGV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X835 PGV, 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 X835 PGV registered?

X835 PGV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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