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X971 WFX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 WFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 121,300 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded - about to break (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure CAT - split from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering belt perished

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,111 miles

Rear Lower Support bar corroded

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,617 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 115,616 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 113,170 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,559 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,558 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear outer suspension bushes detiorating

Pass 14 Apr 2014 100,771 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 100,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside wiperblade is split

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2013 89,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 79,874 miles

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

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

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

some binding rear brakes and some wear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,874 miles

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

some binding rear brakes and some wear brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,032 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,032 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,231 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 70,231 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 62,915 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 62,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,334 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing outer and inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2007 47,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre getting low on 3m at time of test and light cracking on outer sidewall but no cords showing.185/65r15t.

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 WFX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WFX, 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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X971 WFX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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