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X982 VPJ

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,992 mi
Last recorded63,992 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,992 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 63,992 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 53,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,192 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,121 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,046 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls to tread cracking

front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2007 21,166 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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X982 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X982 VPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X982 VPJ registered?

X982 VPJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X982 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X982 VPJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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