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X527 FFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,777 mi
Last recorded69,777 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 FFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,777 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

lateral under floor beam corroded

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

slight cut on inside front n/s tyre wall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 34,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,007 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 27,007 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X527 FFJ, 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 X527 FFJ?

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What year was X527 FFJ registered?

X527 FFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X527 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X527 FFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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