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X438 LFR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,753 mi
Last recorded121,753 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 LFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,753 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 115,769 miles

ENGINE MILL LIGHT ON

Fail 19 Jan 2012 115,764 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MILL LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Jan 2011 102,617 miles

Brake pedal rubber very worn and splitting.

Metal box section between o/s/r & n/s/r sills badley corrioded.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 102,617 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal rubber very worn and splitting.

Inner front brake discs in poor condition.

Metal box section between o/s/r & n/s/r sills badley corrioded.

Slight binding on the o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,503 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 94,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 86,704 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 79,718 miles

Brakes just passed on balance, they ALL could do with stripping, cleaning freeing off and adjusting.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,718 miles

Brakes just passed on balance, they ALL could do with stripping, cleaning freeing off and adjusting.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 71,195 miles

O/S door mirror cracked.

o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r tyres only 2mm !

Fail 17 Jan 2007 71,195 miles

O/S door mirror cracked.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/f, n/s/f & n/s/r tyres only 2mm !

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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X438 LFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X438 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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X438 LFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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