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X985 DEF

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,565 mi
Last recorded102,565 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 DEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 102,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine light on.

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

Fail 1 May 2015 94,961 miles

Engine warning light on.

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

Offsdie rear door does not open.

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 94,961 miles

Engine warning light on.

Offsdie rear door does not open.

Fail 12 May 2014 86,713 miles

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

Offside rear door not opening.

Pass 12 May 2014 86,713 miles

Offside rear door not opening.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,788 miles

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

Front Disc's Heavily Corroded

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

Rear Brakes Noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,788 miles

Rear Brakes Noisy

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

Front Disc's Heavily Corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,988 miles

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

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

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 48,230 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,438 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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X985 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X985 DEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X985 DEF registered?

X985 DEF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X985 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X985 DEF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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