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X785 HDL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,786 mi
Last recorded99,786 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 HDL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 99,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 89,651 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 89,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,543 miles

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

offside front and nearside and offside rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,454 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,711 miles

battery insecure

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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X785 HDL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X785 HDL, 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 X785 HDL registered?

X785 HDL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X785 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X785 HDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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