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X927 FEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,415 mi
Last recorded99,415 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX927 FEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,415 miles

Centre Rear metal bar broken

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,274 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear metal bar broken

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,075 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,584 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

exhaust clamp at cat corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2014 87,581 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

exhaust clamp at cat corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,779 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 81,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,120 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,273 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 69,720 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,456 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2009 63,436 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

bonnet release cable broken

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 60,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 52,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 52,974 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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X927 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X927 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 X927 FEF registered?

X927 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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The MOT history for X927 FEF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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