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X856 PSS

2001 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,455 mi
Last recorded100,455 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 PSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes / rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,615 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes / rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,288 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 87,207 miles

Cracking in both rear tyres

Engine lower steady bar bushes perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 87,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

car only just met emmision requirments co %

engine lower steady bar bushes perishing

superficial cracking to both rear tyres / 205/50/16

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,249 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,308 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,961 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre side wall has superficial cracking

osr tyre wall has superficial cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 72,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 66,058 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,319 miles

(adivse) o/s/f mirror slight damage.

(adivse) undr tray fitted.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 54,563 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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X856 PSS is a 2001 Renault Megane in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X856 PSS, 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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X856 PSS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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