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X924 VJO

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,467 mi
Last recorded130,467 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX924 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,467 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 130,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 120,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 120,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,259 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 112,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s front suspension, lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Mar 2009 98,536 miles

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

both ball joit gaiters deterioated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,385 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,384 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2007 70,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 70,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,837 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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X924 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X924 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 X924 VJO registered?

X924 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X924 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X924 VJO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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