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X89 MFV

2001 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,503 mi
Last recorded63,503 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX89 MFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 63,503 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 63,487 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested frosted lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 56,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 48,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 40,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 32,655 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 32,652 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 25,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 25,582 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 23,247 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,477 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 22,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,007 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 21,007 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,429 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 18,330 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 17,265 miles

front shockabsorbers reduced effort

Fail 14 Feb 2014 17,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

front shockabsorbers reduced effort

Pass 11 Feb 2013 15,520 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,443 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 12,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,621 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/r, n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are cracking but not to cords or plys

underside of vehicle very dirty & muddy

Pass 19 Feb 2009 7,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 6,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle underboddy dirty

Pass 21 Feb 2007 5,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 4,583 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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X89 MFV is a 2001 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X89 MFV, 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 X89 MFV registered?

X89 MFV is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X89 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X89 MFV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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