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X386 EJB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,441 mi
Last recorded155,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX386 EJB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 155,441 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 145,974 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 137,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavily undersealed inner wings - bulkhead

Fail 28 Jan 2010 137,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

heavily undersealed inner wings - bulkhead

Pass 15 Jan 2009 125,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 113,158 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 102,477 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 91,322 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 91,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X386 EJB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X386 EJB, 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 X386 EJB registered?

X386 EJB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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