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X840 PGV

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 PGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,435 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,840 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch release bearing noisey

Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,840 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch release bearing noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened only braking on half the discs on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,283 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,848 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 70,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres low on outer edges

nearside front mirror damaged

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,249 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,638 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from n/s inner driveshaft gator

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,303 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,254 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,460 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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X840 PGV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X840 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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X840 PGV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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