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X867 DEF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX867 DEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,317 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 102,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,297 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering fluid close to minimum

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,379 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 88,612 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 88,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,122 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 81,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 55,918 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 47,668 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 47,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

rear seatbelts not checked due too child seats. Boot area not checked full.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 47,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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X867 DEF 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 X867 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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X867 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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