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X238 DRD

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,981 mi
Last recorded102,981 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 DRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 102,981 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear resinator bar very rusty

Pass 10 May 2012 91,521 miles

front brake pads getting worn

rear resinator bar rusty and holed

Pass 19 May 2011 86,609 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished

resinator bar rusty

Fail 19 May 2011 86,609 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished

resinator bar rusty

Pass 12 May 2010 78,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2010 78,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,929 miles

front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 9 May 2008 60,582 miles

imbalance of 36% between rear brakes

Fail 9 May 2008 60,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalance of 36% between rear brakes

Pass 5 May 2007 51,050 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal minimum on the outer edge,tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2006 41,226 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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X238 DRD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 X238 DRD, 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 X238 DRD registered?

X238 DRD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X238 DRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 DRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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