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X972 VKS

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,809 mi
Last recorded73,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,805 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 67,804 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2013 64,309 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,687 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front c/v joint / abs ring appears to be corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs appear in a corroded condition

centre exhaust clamp appears to be corroded advise replacement

offside front c/v joint / abs ring appears to be corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs worn slightly.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 56,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front inner brake pads appear to be getting down ,difficult to inspect fully,advise check.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,529 miles

advise all tyres on car perishing with exception to near side rear ,small splits evident in all tyres advise replacement soon.

advise headlight adjuster in car moved to obtain correct height.

advise off side rear tyre appears soft up on inspection.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,099 miles

advise small cracks in front tyres and off side rear.

Fail 7 Feb 2008 42,099 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)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

advise all tyres perishing small splits evident.

advise near side front washer jet blocked.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,229 miles

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

catalyst to centre section of exhaust corroded advise replacement.

near side rear and off side rear tyre perishing advise.

small cuts in front tyres advise tyres perishing.

thorn in tread of off-side rear tyre.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,954 miles

near side rear tyre starting to perish advise only.

off side front wiper blade splitting advise.

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 VKS is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X972 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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X972 VKS is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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