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X966 BLK

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,302 mi
Last recorded117,302 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 BLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 117,302 miles

creaking from front suspension. suggest further investigation.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 117,287 miles

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

creaking from front suspension. suggest further investigation.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,796 miles

engine management lamp on.

heavy clutch operation.

slight play in both outer front anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 110,796 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

engine management lamp on.

heavy clutch operation.

slight play in both outer front anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,388 miles

both outer front anti roll bar tubes slightly worn. ( may knock )

engine management light illuminated

intermittent abs & service light illuminating with brake application

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,855 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,743 miles

n/s/f outer roll bar end bracket hook slightly loose (rust trail). Knocking?

o/s/f brake disc warped, no pulse felt through pedal at brake roller speed. rectify asap.

slight knocking heard from front suspension.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,958 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be low, difficult to inspect without wheel removal.

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped.

slight wear evident in all 4 front anti roll bar bushes, may create knocking noise.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front inner brake pads appear to be low, difficult to inspect without wheel removal.

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped.

slight wear evident in all 4 front anti roll bar bushes, may create knocking noise.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,477 miles

o/s/f brake disc warped.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,477 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f brake disc warped.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,443 miles

n/s/f brake disc warped.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 70,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f brake disc warped.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 63,039 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

drivers door mirror cracked.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,039 miles

drivers door mirror cracked.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,900 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2006 44,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2005 32,752 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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X966 BLK is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X966 BLK, 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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X966 BLK is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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