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X527 ECF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 ECF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 78,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 69,805 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 61,390 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,432 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,980 miles

both rear tyres close to min,front pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 35,322 miles

advisory; suspect front inner brake pads worn close to minimum, advise inspection

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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X527 ECF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X527 ECF, 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 X527 ECF registered?

X527 ECF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X527 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X527 ECF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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