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X418 LFR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,257 mi
Last recorded49,257 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 LFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 49,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,976 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 45,976 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,314 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 40,313 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,111 miles

Bar in front of back axle corroded

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,048 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,019 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 19,019 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,066 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 13,850 miles

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

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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X418 LFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X418 LFR, 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 X418 LFR registered?

X418 LFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X418 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X418 LFR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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