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X221 FEF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,233 mi
Last recorded100,233 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 FEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,233 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 100,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 85,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 78,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

C STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.PLAY/NOISE N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

P.A.S.PUMP AREA WET.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.DAMAGEN/S/F TYRE WALL.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,758 miles

P.A.S.PUMP AREA WET.ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.DAMAGEN/S/F TYRE WALL.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,321 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 56,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.TYRES-N/S/F+N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 5 Feb 2007 46,450 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

WASH PART INOPERATIVE SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK

Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,450 miles

WASH PART INOPERATIVE SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,206 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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X221 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X221 FEF, 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 X221 FEF registered?

X221 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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