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X853 HPO

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,942 mi
Last recorded98,942 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 HPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 98,942 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 98,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 94,969 miles

F/wipers splitting

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,213 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r doors don't open from outside

Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,977 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

rear doors not opening from outside

Fail 10 Feb 2010 76,914 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

rear doors not opening from outside

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,937 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2009 66,937 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,754 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 58,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,263 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,629 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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X853 HPO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X853 HPO, 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 X853 HPO registered?

X853 HPO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X853 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X853 HPO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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