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X183 VEC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 VEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,229 miles

rear axle support bar corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,229 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

battery light on

no auxillary belt fitted

rear axle support bar corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,568 miles

rear axle support bar corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,900 miles

Lateral crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,900 miles

Lateral crossmember corroded

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,820 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,170 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,230 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,811 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 47,811 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,151 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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X183 VEC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X183 VEC, 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 X183 VEC registered?

X183 VEC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X183 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X183 VEC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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