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X805 MBE

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,052 mi
Last recorded148,052 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 MBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 148,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 148,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 144,978 miles

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

advise exhaust centre blowing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2014 141,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 141,961 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 138,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 134,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 128,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 121,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 113,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 106,222 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 100,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 92,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 85,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 78,563 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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X805 MBE is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X805 MBE, 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 X805 MBE registered?

X805 MBE is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X805 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X805 MBE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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