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X176 CFT

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,330 mi
Last recorded120,330 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX176 CFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,330 miles

Airbag light on dash

Centre brake light not working

Engine light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside rear light cracked

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,921 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 108,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,972 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,740 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 67,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,965 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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X176 CFT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc 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 X176 CFT, 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 X176 CFT registered?

X176 CFT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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