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X279 HBT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,545 mi
Last recorded129,545 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 HBT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 129,545 miles

Offside Rear repeater starting to show white

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 129,542 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear repeater starting to show white

all tyres wearing close to legal limit

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 123,945 miles

Key broken in ignition barrell

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,374 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 93,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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X279 HBT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X279 HBT, 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 X279 HBT registered?

X279 HBT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X279 HBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 HBT shows 6 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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