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X808 PFR

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,356 mi
Last recorded40,356 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX808 PFR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 40,356 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,198 miles

N/S/R has flat spot in middle of tyre

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,194 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R has flat spot in middle of tyre

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre has heavy side wall kerb skuffing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 34,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,366 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,676 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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X808 PFR is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X808 PFR, 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 X808 PFR registered?

X808 PFR is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X808 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X808 PFR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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