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X733 CEN

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,505 mi
Last recorded110,505 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX733 CEN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 106,306 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Slight oil leak - possibly sump gasket

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2010 100,112 miles

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

Front washers partially blocked

N/S/R wheel bearing very noisey. No roughness or play.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 97,036 miles

air bag lamp 'on'

engine oil below minimum level

service lamp 'on'

Fail 30 Sep 2009 97,036 miles

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

air bag lamp 'on'

engine oil below minimum level

service lamp 'on'

Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,598 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,884 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,703 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 71,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X733 CEN is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X733 CEN, 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 X733 CEN registered?

X733 CEN is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X733 CEN safe to buy?

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