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X97 GEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,056 mi
Last recorded155,056 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 GEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 155,056 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 139,663 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 134,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,386 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,062 miles

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

near side rear brake disc showing signs of scoring

near side rear tyre stating to show signs of wearing on inner edges

off side rear exhaust showing signs of scoring starting

rear section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

some light signs of play starting in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2011 122,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

near side rear brake disc showing signs of scoring

near side rear tyre stating to show signs of wearing on inner edges

off side rear exhaust showing signs of scoring starting

rear section of exhaust showing signs of pitting starting

some light signs of play starting in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,262 miles

front section of exhaust showing signs of corrosive pitting

rear section og exhaust showing signs of corrosive pitting

Pass 2 Jul 2009 111,709 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

suspect front and rear brake pads are showing signs of wear starting also front brake discs showing signs of wear starting

Fail 2 Jul 2009 111,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

suspect front and rear brake pads are showing signs of wear starting also front brake discs showing signs of wear starting

Pass 15 Jul 2008 106,932 miles

both front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear starting

Pass 12 Jul 2007 100,612 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 100,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,286 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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X97 GEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X97 GEF, 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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X97 GEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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