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X964 VPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,973 mi
Last recorded132,973 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 132,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 132,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022
Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,859 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 130,859 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower wishbone ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,645 miles

tyres different sizes on different axles

Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

tyres different sizes on different axles

Pass 7 Dec 2012 103,289 miles

damage to n/s/f wing

engine light on

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread and multiple nails in tread

Fail 6 Dec 2012 103,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

damage to n/s/f wing

engine light on

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread and multiple nails in tread

Fail 5 May 2011 91,564 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside wheel bearings light noise present

Pass 5 May 2011 91,564 miles

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

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

offside and nearside wheel bearings light noise present

Pass 5 May 2010 85,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 80,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 74,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,634 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 56,634 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate marked

o/s/f fog light lens broken

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 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X964 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

X964 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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