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X721 WHC

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,380 mi
Last recorded99,380 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX721 WHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 99,380 miles

damaage to wheel trims , various oil leaks , scratches to various body panels , crack in o/s door mirror

Fail 21 Mar 2007 90,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Off side front tyre worn to limits

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake discs worn and lipped †Near side front tyre puncured in a no repaiable position †Near side rear wheel buckled

Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,726 miles

Off side front tyre worn to limits

Rear brake discs worn and lipped †Near side front tyre puncured in a no repaiable position †Near side rear wheel buckled

Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,166 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 208,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Radio reqires coding †Off side door mirror slightly cracked †Slight smear from front wipers †Stonechips in front windscreen †Engine wet with oil

Slight cracking to various suspension bushes †Rear brake discs corroded and worn †Rear brake pads worn low †Perishing to brake hoses †

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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X721 WHC is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X721 WHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X721 WHC registered?

X721 WHC is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2001.

Is X721 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X721 WHC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X721 WHC have outstanding finance?

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