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X516 MBD

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,984 mi
Last recorded109,984 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 MBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2012 109,984 miles

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

SRS warning light on

VIN plate unreadable

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 109,984 miles

SRS warning light on

VIN plate unreadable

Pass 9 Apr 2011 99,405 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 99,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 95,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 88,235 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 81,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 72,846 miles

o/s/f worn outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,140 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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X516 MBD is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X516 MBD, 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 X516 MBD?

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What year was X516 MBD registered?

X516 MBD is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X516 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X516 MBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X516 MBD have outstanding finance?

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