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X937 VJO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,495 mi
Last recorded143,495 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX937 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 143,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 143,488 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 142,755 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear cross brace corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 136,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 124,054 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear inner tail light doesn't work.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Washer jets require aiming.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 113,659 miles

Signs of coolant leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 113,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 100,964 miles

Slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 9 Feb 2011 100,964 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,396 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2010 87,396 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,924 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 72,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,476 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread. Hand brake lever possibly worn or faulty.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,219 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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X937 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X937 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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X937 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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