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X852 DEF

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,248 mi
Last recorded68,248 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX852 DEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,248 miles

Nearside Front wing has damage

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing has damage

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,621 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres perished.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,310 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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X852 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X852 DEF, 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 X852 DEF registered?

X852 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X852 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X852 DEF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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