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X938 VJO

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 84,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,584 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,584 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,518 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 72,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,643 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 44,833 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 44,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 51,703 miles

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

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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X938 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 X938 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X938 VJO registered?

X938 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X938 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X938 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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