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X274 HDB

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 HDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 107,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine man light on dashboard

n/s outer sill badly damaged small hole in it not in persribed areas??

o/s/r door does open from outside!!!but latches securely closed

Fail 2 Aug 2010 107,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine man light on dashboard

n/s outer sill badly damaged small hole in it not in persribed areas??

o/s/r door does open from outside!!!but latches securely closed

Pass 7 Aug 2009 94,558 miles

nearside front sill damaged and holed

Fail 5 Aug 2009 94,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front sill damaged and holed

Pass 9 Jul 2008 87,825 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 87,825 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 83,936 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 83,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,519 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 79,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,148 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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X274 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X274 HDB, 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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X274 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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