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X523 CEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,113 mi
Last recorded106,113 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 CEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 106,113 miles

Front anti roll bar linkage has slight play at a bush

Nearside front cv joint gaiter has slight damage but still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Small play in offside inner steering rack

Spare tyre flat

Fail 22 Sep 2015 103,929 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Small play in offside inner steering rack

Spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Sep 2014 100,716 miles

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,527 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 96,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 92,368 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 87,373 miles

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

No plate lights dim

Offside rear door will not open from outside

Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

No plate lights dim

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

Offside front brake disc in poor condition

Offside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,089 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,089 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 78,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear door does not open from outside

Offside wiper blade loose

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear door does not open from outside

Offside wiper blade loose

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,153 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 74,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 65,453 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 65,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X523 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X523 CEF, 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 X523 CEF registered?

X523 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X523 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X523 CEF shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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