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X962 VKS

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,731 mi
Last recorded138,731 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 138,731 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 127,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s/r AND O/S/R TORSION BAR BUSHES CRACK AND PERRISHING

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2013 127,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s/r AND O/S/R TORSION BAR BUSHES CRACK AND PERRISHING

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,349 miles

Front brake discs rusty/worn

Nearside rear tyre edges worn

Zero drift error 0.28 Mean value 0.38

Fail 19 Feb 2011 116,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 116,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 102,430 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2009 102,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,891 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 89,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 77,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,698 miles

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

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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X962 VKS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X962 VKS, 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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X962 VKS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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