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R55 MDB

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 MDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 91,926 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox bush by linkage ()

gearbox linkage has play

Fail 31 May 2018 91,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective rear gearbox bush by linkage ()

gearbox linkage has play

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,724 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 85,669 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 82,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 82,048 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 77,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 77,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 72,840 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 66,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,493 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 50,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,392 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 43,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R55 MDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R55 MDB, 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 R55 MDB registered?

R55 MDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is R55 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 MDB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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