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X948 VJO

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,909 mi
Last recorded91,909 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,909 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,909 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

presenter adviced

Pass 21 Nov 2013 85,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

presenter adviced

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

presenter adviced

Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

presenter adviced

Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,827 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,056 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wall slight damaged

presenter adviced

Fail 20 Nov 2010 75,056 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wall slight damaged

presenter adviced

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,531 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,313 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 63,283 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,305 miles

o/s and n/s centre inner sills to floor slight cracking in underseal cannot see metal underneath the underseal to see condition of metal

Fail 26 Nov 2007 57,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s and n/s centre inner sills to floor slight cracking in underseal cannot see metal underneath the underseal to see condition of metal

Pass 3 Feb 2007 51,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 45,918 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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X948 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X948 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 X948 VJO registered?

X948 VJO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X948 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X948 VJO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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