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X271 FET

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,067 mi
Last recorded108,067 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 FET
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre perished/cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre perished/cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,229 miles

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

the engine mounting (stabilizer) has excessive play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,189 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,252 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 71,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,009 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,993 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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X271 FET 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 75%.

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 X271 FET, 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 X271 FET registered?

X271 FET is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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