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X235 CFM

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,792 mi
Last recorded65,792 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 CFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 65,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 65,792 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,701 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 57,337 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,772 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,028 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related perishing, worse on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related perishing, worse on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 48,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,176 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,958 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,812 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm tread depth

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,383 miles

OSF brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2011 33,219 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,169 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 30,169 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,147 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,424 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 15,509 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X235 CFM is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X235 CFM, 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 X235 CFM registered?

X235 CFM is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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