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X847 NOJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,056 mi
Last recorded122,056 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 NOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,758 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 106,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 98,839 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,781 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,045 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,045 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 59,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,736 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,405 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,108 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 42,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,132 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 34,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,653 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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X847 NOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X847 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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X847 NOJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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