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X297 EHT

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,470 mi
Last recorded58,470 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 EHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,470 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,148 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,715 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 57,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 57,012 miles

Offside wiper rubber split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,162 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light perishing to near side front tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2017 56,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light perishing to near side front tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,450 miles

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,498 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,844 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,941 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,869 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,159 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked †n/s & o/s rear tyres side walls poor condition †n/s/f wiper blade slightly worn

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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X297 EHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X297 EHT, 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 X297 EHT registered?

X297 EHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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