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X296 HDB

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,267 mi
Last recorded82,267 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 HDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,267 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,630 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,430 miles

engine stabilizer poor

Fail 2 Aug 2013 72,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,789 miles

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

engine/gearbox tie rod mounting bush deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wall scrubbed and has perishing cracks in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,109 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both ABS rings broken

window screen lightly scratched

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,806 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 57,967 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,567 miles

collant level low - possible water pump leak

front brake discs corroded on edges

lower engine/gearbox mount worn

Fail 17 Aug 2009 53,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

lower engine/gearbox mount worn

collant level low - possible water pump leak

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,802 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 49,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X296 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X296 HDB, 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 X296 HDB registered?

X296 HDB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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