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X38 HEP

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 HEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,406 miles

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

O/s front inner brake disc worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 97,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

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

O/s front inner brake disc worn

Fail 17 Jul 2009 87,876 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 87,876 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 82,607 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,607 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,794 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 67,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing on eds=ges.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit.

O/s door mirror cracked and only just acceptable.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,825 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

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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X38 HEP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X38 HEP, 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 X38 HEP registered?

X38 HEP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X38 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X38 HEP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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