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X716 CEF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX716 CEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,208 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

rear axel bushes worn and perished

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Oct 2017 105,595 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

rear axel bushes worn and perished

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged slightly

Offside Rear cracking in treads

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

coolant low

oil leak

play in rack ends

rear axle bushes wearing

Fail 22 Oct 2016 99,744 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs scored by pads out (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged slightly

Offside Rear cracking in treads

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

coolant low

oil leak

play in rack ends

rear axle bushes wearing

Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,759 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,969 miles

rear axle bushes perrished slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,984 miles

rear axles slightly perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,602 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,920 miles

slight movement in rear axle bushes

some movement in engine mounting rear

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,039 miles

rear axle bushes have slight movement

Pass 4 Nov 2009 69,548 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 63,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,956 miles

o/s rear tyre staring to crack & perish.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,931 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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X716 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X716 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 X716 CEF registered?

X716 CEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X716 CEF safe to buy?

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