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X281 DFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,113 mi
Last recorded66,113 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 DFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,113 miles

Centre exhaust splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Due to heat shields at rear of vehicle, unable to fully check condition of brake pipes fully for security and corrosion

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Grease boot split to offside front inner driveshaft boot

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Offside front lower engine mount defective

Rear of gearbox broken at gearbox engine mount

Slight whine from offside rear wheel bearing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,113 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust splitting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Grease boot split to offside front inner driveshaft boot

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Offside front lower engine mount defective

Rear of gearbox broken at gearbox engine mount

Slight whine from offside rear wheel bearing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2007 57,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,512 miles

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,509 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to childseat being fitted

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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X281 DFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X281 DFJ, 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 X281 DFJ registered?

X281 DFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X281 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 DFJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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