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X917 VJO

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,934 mi
Last recorded129,934 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,934 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 129,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 127,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 127,467 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 123,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 123,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,291 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 116,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,939 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,318 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 102,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,083 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 91,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,707 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 78,952 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 68,691 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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X917 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X917 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 X917 VJO registered?

X917 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X917 VJO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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