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X964 PJX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,340 mi
Last recorded88,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 PJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 88,340 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,014 miles

nearside front ABS ring showing signes of damage but warning light not illuminated during test

Fail 13 Feb 2013 78,014 miles

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

nearside front ABS ring showing signes of damage but warning light not illuminated during test

Pass 11 Feb 2012 73,379 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,774 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,946 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 55,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 50,690 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,788 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear 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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X964 PJX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X964 PJX, 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 X964 PJX registered?

X964 PJX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X964 PJX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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