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X293 AEX

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,284 mi
Last recorded107,284 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 AEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,284 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,232 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 94,326 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 88,434 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS STEERING RACK END

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,396 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,198 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 76,196 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,178 miles

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 73,178 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,984 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN,NS REAR TYRE WORN SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 49,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,140 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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X293 AEX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X293 AEX, 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 X293 AEX registered?

X293 AEX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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