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X971 FEF

2001 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,685 mi
Last recorded119,685 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 FEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 114,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 99,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,480 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

engine cover and pipe loose under bonnet

front brake discs (BADLEY WORN)

rear lateral rail (ROTTON)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,407 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

engine cover and pipe loose under bonnet

front brake discs (BADLEY WORN)

rear lateral rail (ROTTON)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,904 miles

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

front brake disc's wearing / rear lateral bar starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2011 80,903 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

cannot open rear doors ???

front brake disc's wearing / rear lateral bar starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,146 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,051 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,774 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both wiper blades will need renewing soon

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,538 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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X971 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X971 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 X971 FEF registered?

X971 FEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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