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X793 DEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,595 mi
Last recorded146,595 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 DEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 146,595 miles

centre exhaust clamp bolt badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,753 miles

centre exhaust clamp rusty but not likely to fall off

Fail 14 Mar 2016 144,747 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

center exhaust clamp rusted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,117 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 137,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 127,830 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 127,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 120,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 110,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,071 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)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,175 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 103,175 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Mar 2010 103,175 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,028 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 72,772 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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X793 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X793 DEF, 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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X793 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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