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X874 WJT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,304 mi
Last recorded143,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 WJT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 143,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2016 143,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2015 139,120 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn edge

lateral bar corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 139,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear laterail bar corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 131,709 miles

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

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

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

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

lateral bar corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 131,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

lateral bar corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,573 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

lateral bar corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,263 miles

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

n/s tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,574 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2010 95,613 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 95,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,481 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 85,379 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 85,379 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,259 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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X874 WJT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X874 WJT, 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 X874 WJT registered?

X874 WJT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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