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X921 GMO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

142,139 mi
Last recorded142,139 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX921 GMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,139 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 142,137 miles

Driver's seat insecure Left front seat rail insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,572 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 133,572 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 125,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 117,391 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,435 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 113,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 109,652 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 109,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 106,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 99,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt area bearing noisy

Pass 9 Sep 2006 93,944 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 93,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X921 GMO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X921 GMO, 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 X921 GMO registered?

X921 GMO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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