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X289 DFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 DFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 123,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,939 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,888 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 78,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,306 miles

Offside headlight damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,356 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,024 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2009 35,815 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crossbar by rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,815 miles

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

crossbar by rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,350 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,540 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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X289 DFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X289 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 X289 DFJ registered?

X289 DFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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