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X708 RVW

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX708 RVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of being run underinflated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking open 175/65-14

Fail 28 Jan 2016 101,880 miles

front brake application uneven discs corroded on inner faces (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of being run underinflated

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking open 175/65-14

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,561 miles

all tyres worn to 3.5mm

front brake discs badly scored, and pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

o/s/f ABS pick up ring cracked

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 97,155 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2014 97,154 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,569 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,893 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

abs sensor ring detached from cv joint on nearside

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,103 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Feb 2011 89,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,748 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 81,372 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RVW is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

X708 RVW is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X708 RVW safe to buy?

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