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X657 CEF

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,750 mi
Last recorded144,750 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX657 CEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 144,750 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 144,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise rear body brace corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 133,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyrewearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2010 130,072 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 125,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 125,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 121,692 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 121,692 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 113,333 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 104,629 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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X657 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X657 CEF, 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 X657 CEF registered?

X657 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X657 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X657 CEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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