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X839 LER

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,031 mi
Last recorded77,031 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 LER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,031 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,352 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 64,471 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,036 miles

o/s rear door will not open from outside

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 52,941 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,287 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,425 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 35,301 miles

slight perishing on outer side walls on rear tyres but not down to cords

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 33,454 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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X839 LER is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X839 LER, 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 X839 LER registered?

X839 LER is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X839 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for X839 LER shows 15 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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