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X544 FEV

2001 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,907 mi
Last recorded130,907 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX544 FEV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,907 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 130,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,753 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 123,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reluctor ring loose (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,786 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 122,786 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 120,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 120,502 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,110 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 115,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,685 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 112,685 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 107,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades starting to split

nearside front hubcap missing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,482 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,472 miles

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

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

front windscreen is cracked,within zone A ,but very low,and out of drivers vision.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,174 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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X544 FEV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X544 FEV, 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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X544 FEV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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