MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of X281 DFJ?
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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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