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X698 EAF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 EAF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,365 miles

Front Both front shock absorber casings rusty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plated damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Light lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear torsion bar bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 102,723 miles

front discs corroded and thin but ok in rollers

Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,468 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,465 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,465 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension cross bar corroded

both rear & nearside front tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension cross bar corroded

both rear & nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,418 miles

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

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

both rear & nearside rear tyres starting to perish

rear suspension brace bar corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,817 miles

rear brace bar holed and rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,086 miles

advise o/s/f abs ring cracked

advise slight weep on power steering

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,016 miles

advise slight leak from switch on power steering pipe

Fail 17 Oct 2013 70,016 miles

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

advise slight leak from switch on power steering pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,040 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 60,037 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside windcreen washer poor

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,672 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly when spun by hand.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,591 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,349 miles

offside wiper starting to split.

rear indicator bulbs starting to fade slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,861 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 34,381 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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X698 EAF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X698 EAF, 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 X698 EAF registered?

X698 EAF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X698 EAF safe to buy?

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