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X164 DHB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,873 mi
Last recorded102,873 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX164 DHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 102,873 miles

Nearside Rear seat missing

Fail 16 May 2017 102,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat missing

Pass 13 May 2016 93,635 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 93,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden bar holing abs wire holed and corroded (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 89,119 miles

n/s/rear tyrew has flat spot

n/s/tront inner cv gatoir cracked

Pass 20 May 2014 87,451 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 May 2014 87,447 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 86,757 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 86,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 85,257 miles

battery insicure

o/s and n/s/f disks slightly pitted

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 May 2012 85,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insicure

o/s and n/s/f disks slightly pitted

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 84,318 miles

front disks slightly pitted

Fail 23 May 2011 84,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front disks slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 83,152 miles

o/s and n/s front dicks slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 83,152 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/s and n/s front dicks slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,307 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 81,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,034 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 54,034 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,026 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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X164 DHB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X164 DHB, 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 X164 DHB registered?

X164 DHB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X164 DHB safe to buy?

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