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X438 TUD

2001 Renault Megane

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 TUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,633 miles

front wipers noisy

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage,not exposing ply or cords

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,914 miles

nearside sill damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,913 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 89,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside sill damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre on limt ;

nearside sill damaged;

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,913 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 72,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,313 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,898 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 54,543 miles

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 TUD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X438 TUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X438 TUD?

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What year was X438 TUD registered?

X438 TUD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X438 TUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X438 TUD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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