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X915 VJO

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,794 mi
Last recorded129,794 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX915 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 129,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2012 124,557 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

offside front outer sill damaged.

Pass 21 May 2012 124,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

offside front outer sill damaged.

Pass 19 May 2011 118,956 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 118,740 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 110,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre side wall damaged.

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged.

offside front outer sill damaged.

Fail 20 May 2010 110,899 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre side wall damaged.

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged.

offside front outer sill damaged.

Pass 28 May 2009 103,134 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded.

Front tyre tread wearing low particularly nearside.

High level stop lamp not working.

Minor oil leak.

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

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

Offside inner tail lamp dim.

Rear tyres wearing edges.

Fail 27 May 2009 103,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust tailpipe corroded.

Front tyre tread wearing low particularly nearside.

High level stop lamp not working.

Minor oil leak.

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

Nearside front fog lamp damaged.

Offside inner tail lamp dim.

Rear tyres wearing edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,516 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,017 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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X915 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X915 VJO, 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 X915 VJO registered?

X915 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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