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X971 BUX

2001 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,785 mi
Last recorded146,785 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 BUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 146,785 miles

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

laterial bar across rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2014 146,785 miles

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

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

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

laterial bar across rear of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,642 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall,chords not showing.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 138,085 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly by hand,not showing on brake meter

Pass 3 Feb 2011 134,525 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 134,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 129,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 120,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 108,757 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 108,569 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 97,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 79,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X971 BUX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X971 BUX, 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 X971 BUX registered?

X971 BUX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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