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X581 MFR

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,508 mi
Last recorded71,508 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 MFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,508 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 71,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,957 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 37,889 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 37,889 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Apr 2006 31,474 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 31,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X581 MFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X581 MFR, 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

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What year was X581 MFR registered?

X581 MFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X581 MFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X581 MFR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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