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X449 ERC

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,043 mi
Last recorded115,043 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX449 ERC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 115,043 miles

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,408 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,407 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs poor and pitted condition

Pass 16 Nov 2010 106,530 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 106,529 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 91,188 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge and nail in tread

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 91,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge and nail in tread

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,654 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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X449 ERC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X449 ERC, 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 X449 ERC registered?

X449 ERC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X449 ERC safe to buy?

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