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X457 RER

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,465 mi
Last recorded150,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 RER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 150,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,664 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 143,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 136,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 123,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 112,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 99,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,688 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 94,369 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2011 92,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 90,840 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2009 88,542 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 84,125 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 84,125 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 73,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X457 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 78.9%.

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 X457 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 X457 RER registered?

X457 RER is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X457 RER safe to buy?

The MOT history for X457 RER shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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