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X83 DHT

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,189 mi
Last recorded115,189 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 DHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 115,189 miles

Gearbox rear mounting rubber bushes worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,675 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 105,675 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear door lock inoperative from inside & outside.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,788 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,788 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,532 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 80,226 miles

Oil leak from sump gasket

Fail 29 Dec 2008 80,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 66,399 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 66,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 58,478 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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X83 DHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X83 DHT, 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 X83 DHT registered?

X83 DHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X83 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X83 DHT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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