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X708 CEF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,032 mi
Last recorded81,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 CEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,032 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 81,032 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,118 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2007 64,097 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 64,097 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2006 56,773 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 56,773 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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X708 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X708 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 X708 CEF registered?

X708 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X708 CEF safe to buy?

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