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X917 FEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,929 mi
Last recorded177,929 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX917 FEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 177,929 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated indicating a fault.

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 169,769 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 169,761 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounts (7.1.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 160,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Track rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 153,183 miles

N/S Headlamp has a poor dip beam image

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 153,133 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

N/S Headlamp has a poor dip beam image

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 135,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,628 miles

1 rear exhaust rubber poor

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake pipe has the plastic cover bulging, possible corrosion?

spare tyre missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,375 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 106,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,899 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers seat slight movement

o/s/f tyre cracking & worn on inside of thread

Pass 11 Mar 2008 89,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rattle from bottom pulley area

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,809 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 66,002 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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X917 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 X917 FEF, 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 X917 FEF registered?

X917 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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