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X47 FAF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 FAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 121,596 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,594 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 120,593 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 117,252 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 111,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,598 miles

lateral bar holed and corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 106,598 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

lateral bar holed and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 96,717 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 96,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,021 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2008 84,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,507 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 70,244 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,005 miles

as per test 122130286018

Fail 21 Mar 2006 57,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake pads getting low? difficult to see, corrosion build up on front brake discs

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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X47 FAF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X47 FAF, 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 X47 FAF registered?

X47 FAF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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