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X972 CHT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,742 mi
Last recorded137,742 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 CHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 137,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,202 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 135,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 134,308 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 134,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 133,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 133,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 130,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 130,949 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated With greace (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,930 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 128,930 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,704 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 118,297 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,143 miles

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

engine cambelt history

Fail 9 Apr 2015 110,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine cambelt history

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear wheel arch damage

Fail 4 Apr 2013 98,068 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear wheel arch damage

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

hand brake as long travel

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,950 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

hand brake as long travel

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front wheel trim missing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 83,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,819 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear wheel arch damage

Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all wheel trims damaged

damage to offside rear

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X972 CHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X972 CHT, 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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X972 CHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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