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X991 WMA

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,517 mi
Last recorded171,517 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 WMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 171,517 miles

Agzillarey belt pulley becoming noisy

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

Rear brace bar corroded

Vehicles engine cuts out from cold

Fail 16 Jan 2014 171,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Agzillarey belt pulley becoming noisy

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

Rear brace bar corroded

Vehicles engine cuts out from cold

Pass 23 Jan 2013 162,655 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 162,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on

N/S/F wiper worn

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 149,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Jan 2012 149,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 132,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 132,642 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 114,296 miles

service light on

air baglight on

management light on

screen wash not working to n/side

Fail 4 Feb 2010 114,295 miles

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

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

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

air baglight on

management light on

screen wash not working to n/side

service light on

Pass 6 Feb 2009 98,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 98,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F washer jet insufficient liquid

Fail 8 Feb 2008 85,173 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake near to end of travel

Pass 8 Feb 2008 85,173 miles

parking brake near to end of travel

Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 59,902 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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X991 WMA is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X991 WMA, 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 X991 WMA registered?

X991 WMA is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X991 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X991 WMA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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