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X253 NCE

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,316 mi
Last recorded84,316 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 NCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,316 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,316 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 78,897 miles

off side rear tyre start to perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to limit on inside edge

o/s outer cv boot clip loose

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,526 miles

slight blow on centre exhaust box

Fail 13 Apr 2011 55,526 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow on centre exhaust box

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 44,485 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 44,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,484 miles

front brake disc pads wearing low

nearside front tyre just in limit on edge

Fail 16 Apr 2007 40,087 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,793 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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X253 NCE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X253 NCE, 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 X253 NCE registered?

X253 NCE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X253 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 NCE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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