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X976 GEP

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 GEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 112,178 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,579 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very heavy wear on inner edge (nearly to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

interior mirror deteriorating

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 Sep 2017 105,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need adjustment (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very heavy wear on inner edge (nearly to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox ()

interior mirror deteriorating

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,198 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,749 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

gear box oil leak from near side drive shaft seal

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,749 miles

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

gear box oil leak from near side drive shaft seal

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,569 miles

oil leak from near side inner drive shaft gaiter ?

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,764 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,764 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,494 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,477 miles

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

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)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,932 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,772 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 39,248 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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X976 GEP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X976 GEP, 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 X976 GEP registered?

X976 GEP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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