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X481 ABF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 ABF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2012 92,702 miles

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

N/S/R tyre been run flat - advise changing tyre ASAP

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

O/S/R tyre has ecessive cracks on inner sidewall - ok at time of test - advise changing ASAP

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

high level brake light inop

rear tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,702 miles

N/S/R tyre been run flat - advise changing tyre ASAP

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

O/S/R tyre has ecessive cracks on inner sidewall - ok at time of test - advise changing ASAP

high level brake light inop

rear tyres have different speed ratings

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,629 miles

airfilter box pipe excessivly split in half

all wheel trims not fitted correctly possibility of damaging tyre valve stem not damaged at time of test refit wheel trims now or very soon

alternator adjustment locking bolt loose possibly not correct

gearbox mount bolt excessivly loose engine and gearbox movement re tighten bolt or renew

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area worn low eg 3mm legal limit 1.6mm allso o/s rear tyre outer wall worn but legal at time of test suggest change

o/s rear of engine oil dampness

rear wiper blade very badly worn strongly suggest replace

Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,977 miles

n/s front seat belt returning slightly weak but working at time of test

n/s o/s front tyres tread area getting low eg n/s 2.8mm o/s 2.2mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change soon

o/s rear tyre sidewall worn but legal at time of test

rear wiper blade very badly split

Fail 15 Nov 2010 71,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front seat belt returning slightly weak but working at time of test

n/s o/s front inner brake pads worn low

n/s o/s front tyres tread area getting low eg n/s 2.8mm o/s 2.2mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change soon

o/s rear tyre sidewall worn but legal at time of test

rear wiper blade very badly split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,420 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 51,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,479 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low ?

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surface

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 4 Nov 2005 41,788 miles

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

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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X481 ABF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X481 ABF, 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 X481 ABF registered?

X481 ABF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X481 ABF safe to buy?

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