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X98 HFJ

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,718 mi
Last recorded220,718 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 HFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 220,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 215,601 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 215,601 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 208,639 miles

lateral bar corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 22 Mar 2014 208,639 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lateral bar corroded

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Mar 2013 200,369 miles

rear lateral bar corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2013 200,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 197,953 miles

Lateral bar at rear corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 193,989 miles

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

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

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

lateral floor pan bar corroded and holed

n/s/f sill damaged

screen wiper marked

Fail 30 Mar 2011 193,989 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

n/s/f sill damaged

screen wiper marked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 188,251 miles

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

front number plate marked & cracked

o/s/f fog light lens broken

o/s/f sill damage

screen wiper marked o/s

Pass 7 Apr 2009 174,469 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but readable.

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 160,016 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 159,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 137,438 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 114,425 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 114,425 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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X98 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X98 HFJ, 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 X98 HFJ registered?

X98 HFJ is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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