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X542 FFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 FFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 74,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 74,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,735 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 54,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 54,924 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 41,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 41,014 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,100 miles

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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X542 FFJ 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 55.6%.

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 X542 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.

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What year was X542 FFJ registered?

X542 FFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X542 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 FFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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