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R17 TSR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,889 mi
Last recorded64,889 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 TSR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,889 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 64,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,946 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 54,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,845 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,241 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,117 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 31,117 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R17 TSR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R17 TSR, 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 R17 TSR registered?

R17 TSR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is R17 TSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 TSR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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