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X981 SUB

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,007 mi
Last recorded91,007 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 SUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,936 miles

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

both front seats play

f/ abs rings corroding

f/ discs wearing

f/ no plate damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,935 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both front seats play

f/ abs rings corroding

f/ discs wearing

f/ no plate damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,868 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 76,866 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,235 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on inner wall

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,233 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on inner wall

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,753 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

o/s/f cv boot insecure

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2006 49,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,191 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 47,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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X981 SUB is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X981 SUB, 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 X981 SUB registered?

X981 SUB is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X981 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X981 SUB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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