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XJI 8338

2001 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,727 mi
Last recorded66,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 8338
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,727 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED 195/60/15H

Fail 23 Jan 2009 66,727 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED 195/60/15H

Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,681 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 57,681 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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XJI 8338 is a 2001 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XJI 8338, 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 XJI 8338 registered?

XJI 8338 is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2001.

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