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X845 CHL

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,707 mi
Last recorded58,707 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX845 CHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 58,707 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 58,707 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 54,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the front number plat is cracked

the hand brake lever feels loss

the o/s/f tyre is cracked and perished

the re is play in the o/s/f inner steering rack jiont

Fail 20 May 2013 54,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the front number plat is cracked

the hand brake lever feels loss

the o/s/f tyre is cracked and perished

the re is play in the o/s/f inner steering rack jiont

Pass 24 May 2012 48,801 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 48,723 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 45,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,489 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished at tread shoulders

Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked.

very slight engine misfire

Fail 21 Nov 2008 43,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked.

very slight engine misfire

Pass 17 Nov 2007 40,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 37,936 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 34,421 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 34,384 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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X845 CHL is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X845 CHL, 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 X845 CHL registered?

X845 CHL is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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