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X965 VKS

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,622 mi
Last recorded90,622 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 90,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 90,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,030 miles

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on rear stabilizer bar

rear suspention bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on rear stabilizer bar

rear suspention bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion on both rear brake discs

Cracks in O/S rear light lens

Cut in O/S rear tyre sideswall

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

N/S fog lamp not working

Play in steering rack

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear stabillier corroded

Slight seepage from power steering pump

Pass 23 May 2012 78,508 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre sidewall perishing and cracking

slight cut in o/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jun 2011 76,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 75,333 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,764 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,352 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 63,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 63,689 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 55,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 55,437 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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X965 VKS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver 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 X965 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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What year was X965 VKS registered?

X965 VKS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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