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X438 RER

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,901 mi
Last recorded129,901 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 RER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s front A.B.S. target ring fractured

Fail 31 Jul 2018 129,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s front A.B.S. target ring fractured

Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,675 miles

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

o/s front a.b.s. target ring fractured

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,526 miles

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

o/s front a.b.s. target ring fractured

Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,526 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front a.b.s. target ring fractured

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,875 miles

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

o/s front a.b.s. target ring cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2015 109,806 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s front a.b.s. target ring cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,046 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 104,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,139 miles

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

lower engine steady bar bush worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,703 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 91,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,882 miles

n/s front a.b.s. reluctor ring fractured

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,528 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,521 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,158 miles

n/s front A.B.S. reluctor ring fractured

Pass 2 Aug 2007 53,787 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,348 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RER is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RER, 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 X438 RER registered?

X438 RER is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X438 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 RER shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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