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X271 FNC

2001 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,559 mi
Last recorded84,559 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 FNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 84,559 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 84,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 76,664 miles

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

water pump leaking

Pass 18 May 2011 72,226 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the centre tread

some wetness to the powersteering pump .

the o/s windscreen washer does clear the screen but may require attension soon

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

wear in the bottom gear box mounting

Fail 17 May 2011 72,226 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the centre tread

some wetness to the powersteering pump .

the o/s windscreen washer does clear the screen but may require attension soon

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

wear in the bottom gear box mounting

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front no.plate.

lower g/box steady bar rubber worn.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to front no.plate.

lower g/box steady bar rubber worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lower g/box/engine steady bar worn.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 58,164 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

lower g/box/engine steady bar worn.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,808 miles

some play to o/s/f seat back but does secure in a upwright position

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly and worn to outer edge

slight wetness to gear box

slight wetness to steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2008 49,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid below max

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly and worn to outer edge

slight grab to rear brakes when foot brake is applied

slight wetness to gear box

slight wetness to steering rack

some play to o/s/f seat back but does secure in a upwright position

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,891 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,267 miles

play in o/s/f seat back

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 FNC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X271 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

X271 FNC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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