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M13 RDE

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,375 mi
Last recorded108,375 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 RDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,375 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly

nearside rear outer sill dented

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,275 miles

rear wiper and wiper arm missing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 108,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper and wiper arm missing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,842 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 107,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak from radiator

Pass 12 Oct 2012 107,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 107,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both Front wiper blade rubbers deteriorating

Inner Front Disc faces heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,601 miles

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 20 Oct 2010 97,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 20 Oct 2010 97,381 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,260 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,260 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,013 miles

slight body damage to nearside rear outer sill

slight engine misfire

Fail 7 Oct 2008 72,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight body damage to nearside rear outer sill

slight engine misfire

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,182 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 41,181 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

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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M13 RDE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M13 RDE, 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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M13 RDE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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