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X869 CEX

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 CEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,773 miles

Rear gearbox mount defective

Fail 14 Jan 2016 109,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear gearbox mount defective

Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,473 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 100,458 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,893 miles

2 child seats

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 77,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,597 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,998 miles

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

brake pipes not checked under exhaust heat shield

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,534 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,331 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,119 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 45,492 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,492 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,092 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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X869 CEX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X869 CEX, 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 X869 CEX registered?

X869 CEX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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