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X217 GDD

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX217 GDD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2017 90,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged rotor broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,034 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 45,681 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,775 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,265 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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X217 GDD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X217 GDD, 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 X217 GDD registered?

X217 GDD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X217 GDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X217 GDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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