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X863 HEP

2001 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,532 mi
Last recorded57,532 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 HEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 57,532 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 52,856 miles

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

keep an eye on the nearside front tyre wear, front brake discs could do with replacing heavily groved on inside

Pass 17 May 2011 52,856 miles

keep an eye on the nearside front tyre wear, front brake discs could do with replacing heavily groved on inside

Pass 12 May 2010 45,561 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 39,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,095 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Return springs missing pf both rear calipers

splits in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,846 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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X863 HEP is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X863 HEP, 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 X863 HEP registered?

X863 HEP is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X863 HEP safe to buy?

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