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X848 PSL

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,917 mi
Last recorded115,917 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 PSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,917 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 115,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 113,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 113,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 122,704 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2018 122,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2017 111,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 106,307 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 99,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 94,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 94,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 88,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear lamp lens cracked on white light to rear

nearside front abs ring correded

rear engine stabilizer excessive play

Pass 22 Apr 2013 88,879 miles

near side rear lamp lens cracked on white light to rear

nearside front abs ring correded

rear engine stabilizer excessive play

Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,929 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,791 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,791 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,068 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 57,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 50,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,507 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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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X848 PSL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X848 PSL, 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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X848 PSL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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